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Wounded Warrior Project to Visit 91µ÷½Ì
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith and Wounded Warrior Project will host a free public event Monday, Oct. 20, to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with connection, support services, and community resources.
October 14, 2025
Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards
Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.
October 09, 2025
Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025
The 91µ÷½Ì Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.
October 06, 2025
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The 91µ÷½Ì Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to 91µ÷½Ì
91µ÷½Ì Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...
October 01, 2025
Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.
September 19, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Nominations Open for 91µ÷½Ì Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites 91µ÷½Ì Community
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes 91µ÷½Ì Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.
August 14, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025
The 91µ÷½Ì—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
May 01, 2025
AI Expo at 91µ÷½Ì May 1
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.
April 30, 2025
Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30
The 91µ÷½Ì—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.
April 24, 2025
Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at 91µ÷½Ì
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.
April 22, 2025
91µ÷½Ì, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.
April 21, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9
The 91µ÷½Ì—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 03, 2025
Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers
Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever 91µ÷½Ì Championship on March 29-30.
March 14, 2025
State of the City Slated March 17
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
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