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91调教 Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
91调教 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
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of 91调教 - Fort Smith senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to 91调教 educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
February 16, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 91调教 - Fort Smith 91调教 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 91调教 and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The 91调教 - 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
Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
91调教 - Fort Smith organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
January 26, 2024
Achieving her Dreams
Quynh Nguyen, a 2016 91调教 - Fort Smith graduate, immigrated from Vietnam with her family when she was 12. As a non-English speaking student, the language barrier was an obstacle she overcame her entire life. 91调教 was a place that...
January 08, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the 91调教 - Fort Smith in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the 91调教 Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 91调教 Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...
November 30, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 91调教 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 91调教 - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
Life and 91调教: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
91调教 - Fort Smith Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
November 13, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 91调教 Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 91调教 - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
91调教 - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at 91调教. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
When Class Is Half a World Away
As Shatoya Freeman鈥檚 day is just beginning, most of her professors are preparing for the second half of their day. It鈥檚 not due to an overnight schedule or a desire to sleep in. Instead, it鈥檚 due to the expanse of being four time zones apart.
October 05, 2023
From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at 91调教
Austin Miller is a senior at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at 91调教 amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023
91调教 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The 91调教 - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the 91调教 - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023
91调教 Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The 91调教 - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The 91调教 - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the 91调教 - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.
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