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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

March 10, 2025

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