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91µ÷½Ì to Host 91µ÷½Ì Academy of Science Annual Conference
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will host the 107th Annual Meeting of the 91µ÷½Ì Academy of Science (AAS) on April 5-6, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week’s Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved 91µ÷½Ì eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
91µ÷½Ì to host College Music Society Conference
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith (91µ÷½Ì) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the 91µ÷½Ì Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith (91µ÷½Ì) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
March 04, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
91µ÷½Ì is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024
91µ÷½Ì Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...
February 19, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith 91µ÷½Ì Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about 91µ÷½Ì and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. 91µ÷½Ì helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at 91µ÷½Ì in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 05, 2024
Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at 91µ÷½Ì Preservation Awards
The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual 91µ÷½Ì Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve 91µ÷½Ì.
January 26, 2024
91µ÷½Ì Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The 91µ÷½Ì Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return
As 91µ÷½Ì braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the 91µ÷½Ì –...
January 15, 2024
The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.
January 08, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the 91µ÷½Ì Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 91µ÷½Ì supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits 91µ÷½Ì Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith geology...
November 09, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 91µ÷½Ì
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 91µ÷½Ì artists.
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