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Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure

The 91µ÷½Ì campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.

February 22, 2022
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2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar

As the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.

February 19, 2022
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Local Principals Award $3000 in 91µ÷½Ì Scholarships

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...

February 17, 2022
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Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...

February 17, 2022
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Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.

As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the 91µ÷½Ì Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.

February 17, 2022
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2022 Homecoming Court Announced

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.

February 17, 2022
Emily Nguyen, left, and Isabel Jamison, senior dental hygiene major, clean a faculty volunteer's teeth at the 91µ÷½Ì Dental Hygiene Clinic, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
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Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.

February 09, 2022
Georgia Hale
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Provost Hale Announces Retirement

Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The 91µ÷½Ì- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

February 06, 2022
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Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert

Click here to access up-to-date weather alerts at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.

February 01, 2022
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Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 10, 2022
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91µ÷½Ì Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement

Three of the more than 450 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...

December 17, 2021
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Pitsch to Serve as Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker

Senator Mathew Pitsch will serve as the guest speaker for the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith’s fall commencement ceremony held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Stubblefield Center on the 91µ÷½Ì campus at 5402 Kinkead...

December 12, 2021
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Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign

Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith program 91µ÷½Ì Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.

December 07, 2021
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FeaturedNewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

91µ÷½Ì Announces New Diversity Studies Minor

91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the 91µ÷½Ì System Board of Trustees and the 91µ÷½Ì Higher Education Coordinating...

December 06, 2021
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Kelley to Lead Cub Camp

Logan Kelley, a junior Business Administration major at the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith, will serve as the 91µ÷½Ì 2022 Cub Camp director.

December 01, 2021
Dylan Newell runs home to his Fraternity, Sigma Nu, at the 2021 Bid Day celebration.
EventsNews

100+ Students Join Greek Life at 91µ÷½Ì

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...

November 29, 2021
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EventsNews

91µ÷½Ì Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour

The 91µ÷½Ì at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the 91µ÷½Ì campus.

November 29, 2021
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Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant

James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the 91µ÷½Ì- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.

November 22, 2021
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Byrd Tapped to Lead 91µ÷½Ì Library

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.

November 15, 2021
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FeaturedNewsStudents

91µ÷½Ì Places in Four US News Categories.

The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...

November 03, 2021

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