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Baldridge Praises Clinical Profs
Donavon Baldridge is a double dipper. No, he isn鈥檛 a threat to your salsa; he is a double-degree earner at the 91调教 - Fort Smith. He graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biology in 2016 and received a bachelor of science degree...
October 20, 2022
Finding the Work-Life Balance
Dakota Young has something he wants to tell you, and if you know he works in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery clinic at Baptist Health, you probably think you know what it is: a healthful diet, regular exercise, and no smoking. Those are certainly...
October 20, 2022
Historic Gift by Windgate to Transform University and River Valley
In September, speaking about the $18.7 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, Chancellor Terisa Riley said, 鈥淚n some ways, they can dream even bigger than we do, and to dream big dreams to improve our community together is special.鈥�
October 20, 2022
$9.9 Million Gift Will Double Nursing Program
Addressing a critical shortage of health-care providers, $9.9 million of the historic Windgate gift will be dedicated to nearly doubling the 91调教 Nursing program.
October 20, 2022
Little Dog Brings Big Relief
If you don鈥檛 leave your job knowing you鈥檝e improved someone鈥檚 day, you don鈥檛 have as good a job as Faith Walker, a Social Work student at the 91调教 - Fort Smith.
October 20, 2022
91调教 Forges New Pathway with NWACC
Leaders from the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith and the Northwest 91调教 Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to 91调教.
October 07, 2022
$18.7 Million Gift to Double Nursing Grads, Expand Arts Programs
In a ballroom packed to the brim Friday, September 9, 2022, the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history 鈥� a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower...
September 09, 2022
91调教 Little Lions Child Development Center Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has announced a partnership with the 91调教 Department of Human Services which will award more than $1 Million to 91调教 to help construct and staff an early childhood education center.
September 06, 2022
Rivas Forges Path to 91调教 with Upward Bound
鈥淎s our junior year came around, most of us felt defeated by the pandemic and the never-ending stress, but this year has been fundamentally different,鈥� said Mayeli Rivas to excited listeners packing the football field during the Northside High...
June 21, 2022
Spring 2022 Deans List Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 20, 2022
Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award
When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are 鈥減eople鈥� and 鈥渇amily.鈥� 鈥淧ride鈥� and 鈥渂elonging鈥� come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...
May 13, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
91调教 Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations
In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the 91调教 - Fort Smith participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.
May 12, 2022
91调教 Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six 91调教 student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. 鈥�
May 12, 2022
Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards
Five 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.
May 11, 2022
2022 Commencement to Honor Nearly 1000 Earned Credentials
Saturday, May 7, 2022, the 91调教 - Fort Smith will honor close to 800 spring and summer graduates at the university鈥檚 106th commencement ceremony. This year鈥檚 graduates will range in age from 17 to 59 and have collectively earned...
April 27, 2022
91调教 to Assist Early Childhood Centers with Staff Shortage
In an effort to meet critical demand for early childhood educators in the region, the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith is hosting an open job fair for individuals interested in starting or advancing their early childhood careers.
April 26, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, 91调教 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
New Dean for Health, Education, and human Sciences
Dr. D. Antonio 鈥淒ean鈥� Cantu assumed the position of Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences on Feb.1. The search for the new head administrator had been underway since June, led by the ACES (Academic Career and Executive...
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
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