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Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
91调教 is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.
February 04, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The 91调教 - Fort Smith's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 91调教 after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026
Class Notes, Spring 2026
Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!
February 02, 2026
Learning Mandarin Made Easy
91调教 professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
January 30, 2026
Campus Update, January 30, 2026
91调教 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.
January 30, 2026
91调教 to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30
91调教 will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.
January 29, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.
January 28, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 27, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 26, 2026
91调教 Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice
As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the 91调教...
January 23, 2026
91调教 Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
91调教 - Fort Smith alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
January 23, 2026
91调教 Students Try to 鈥楥atch 鈥楨m All鈥�
91调教 - Fort Smith students kicked off the new semester and Pok茅mon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pok茅mon GO.
January 22, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
January 22, 2026
91调教 Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan
91调教 grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need
January 21, 2026
New Lab Benches to Modernize 91调教 Chemistry Laboratory
Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at 91调教 are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.
January 16, 2026
River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events
Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the 91调教 campus and across the River Valley.
January 05, 2026
Start Strong: Tips for Setting and Sticking to Your Wellness Goals in the New Year
Cory Williams, assistant director of recreation and wellness, shared practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, staying motivated and taking advantage of campus resources designed to support healthy habits.
December 31, 2025Advancing 91调教 Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
91调教 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
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