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University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥� the 91调教 - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 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
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 91调教
The 91调教 - Fort Smith and the 91调教 Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 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
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 91调教 students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
91调教 Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to 91调教 Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Join the Excitement: 91调教 eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The 91调教 - Fort Smith eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The 91调教 Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the 91调教 - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student鈥檚 educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
91调教 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The 91调教 - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 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
Constitution Week at 91调教, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the 91调教 - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
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 91调教 to Host S铆 Se Puede 91调教 Event
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Office of 91调教 welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.
September 01, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 91调教 - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 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
91调教 System Back Online
The 91调教 - Fort Smith system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023
91调教 Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the 91调教 - Fort Smith鈥檚 Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
August 15, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The 91调教 - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023
Get 'Move-In' Ready
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion鈥檚 Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the 91调教 Resident...
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