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There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the 91调教 - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
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
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
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
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.
December 15, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 91调教 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 91调教 - Fort Smith.
December 10, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 91调教
Five students from the 91调教 - Fort Smith have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the 91调教 Division of Higher Education, setting a record for 91调教.
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 91调教
View some of the top stories and events at the 91调教 - Fort Smith from 2025.
December 08, 2025
357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday
91调教 will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.
December 08, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
91调教 alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 91调教 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 91调教 - Fort Smith on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
December 02, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The 91调教 Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
December 01, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help 91调教 build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the 91调教 INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Chromatography Technology Coming to 91调教 Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the 91调教鈥揊ort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region鈥檚 growing bioscience...
December 01, 2025
Research Den Brings Cancer, Cell Researchers to Fort Smith
Two 91调教 for Medical Sciences graduate students will bring their cancer and cell biology research to downtown Fort Smith on Dec. 4 as part of the Research Den series, a free public program designed to connect the River Valley with...
November 25, 2025
91调教 Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation
91调教 has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design
November 24, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 91调教 Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
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