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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...
February 14, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The 91调教 - Fort Smith will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All 91调教 students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022 Cantu Named Dean of College of Health, Education & Human Sciences
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. Antonio 鈥淒ean鈥� Cantu as the Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences. Cantu will begin his role Feb. 1, 2022.
December 27, 2021Nursing Pinning Ceremony Held Dec. 17
The College of Health, Education, & Human Sciences at the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith held its annual 51st Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Award Pinning Ceremony for graduates of the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at 6...
December 20, 2021
91调教 Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
91调教 鈥� Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the 91调教 System Board of Trustees and the 91调教 Higher Education Coordinating...
December 06, 2021
91调教 to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 2021
Dental Hygiene Clinic Sits Pretty in 2021 Thanks to Grants
Patients at the 91调教 Dental Hygiene Clinic will be sitting pretty this year, thanks to two grants totaling $50,000 from Delta Dental of 91调教.
September 30, 202191调教 Announces Spanish for the Helping Professions Certificate Option
Beginning this summer 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith students will have the option to add a Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish for the Helping Professions to their academic resume thanks to a collaboration between the Department of World...
May 01, 2021
New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers
With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, 91调教 is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.
April 07, 2026 New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers
With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, 91调教 is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.
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