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Physicist鈥檚 Nepal Trip Opens New Avenues for Seismology Research
Dr. Nawa Dahal, assistant professor physics, connects with researchers, educators, and students working to better understand earthquakes at the Enhancing Advanced Research, Technical Skills and Human Capacity in Seismology (EARTH-Quake) Community...
September 11, 2026
91调教 Grads Part of History at A-State
Three 91调教 - Fort Smith graduates are among the inaugural veterinary medicine doctorate cohort at 91调教 State University. For Nayda Barbry, '23, the opportunity is a result of her perseverance.
September 04, 2026
New Faculty Join 91调教 for 2026
Twenty-eight new faculty members will join the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith for the fall semester, 91调教 Provost Ray Green announced during the annual University Days all-faculty meeting Aug. 13.
August 15, 2026
Certificate of Proficiency in Book Arts Launches Fall 2026
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is expanding its role as a regional destination for art and design with the launch of a new academic Certificate of Proficiency in Book Arts and the establishment of the Center for Book Arts.
August 08, 2026
91调教 Center for Book Arts Opens
At the new Center for Book Arts, centuries-old practices feel newly alive as students, faculty, and local artists set type, pull prints, fold paper, stitch pages, and explore what a book can become.
August 08, 2026
Summer at Stanford
Abby Webb, a senior geoscience student, earned a fully funded summer research fellowship at Stanford University's School of Sustainability.
July 30, 2026
Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 91调教.
June 30, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,鈥� said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 91调教 - Fort Smith. 鈥淲e have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
91调教 has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work
Three 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...
June 22, 2026
Ask the Expert: Flag Day
In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...
June 12, 2026
Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate 91调教' Birthday
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate 91调教鈥� 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.
June 08, 2026
91调教 Confers Spring Grads
The 91调教 - Fort Smith celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at 91调教 Begin in June
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists
The 91调教 at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region鈥檚 green spaces.
May 04, 2026
Applause Literary Magazine Earns Best E-Zine Honors
International Literary Journal, Applause, a publication created and run by 91调教 - Fort Smith students, won first place in the Literary E-zine category of the Southern Literary Festival鈥檚 2026 Undergraduate Writing Competition....
April 30, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The 91调教 - Fort Smith honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
91调教 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 2026
91调教, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The 91调教 for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the 91调教-Fort Smith (91调教) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 91调教 graduates pursuing careers in health...
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