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$3M in Scholarships Available to 91µ÷½Ì Students

Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...

March 04, 2026
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Advancing 91µ÷½Ì Through Relationships: Kara Crowley

Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, she helps donors establish that same...

December 19, 2025
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Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors

The 91µ÷½Ì Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.

December 01, 2025
A view of the 91µ÷½Ì Campus Green from outside of Chancellor Riley's office with a lion fountain in the foreground.
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The Friends of the University Employee Emergency Assistance Program

At the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, steps are being made to ensure that if an emergency arises, employees are supported.

February 27, 2025
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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
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Gift Establishes Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith received a meaningful gift of $150,000 from the Hawkins Family Limited Partnership to establish the Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment. The endowment, established on November 21,...

April 03, 2023

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