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鈥楽hark Tank鈥� Inspired Competition Returns to 91调教
The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the 91调教 - Fort Smith for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...
November 17, 2025
Psychology Symposium Brings Student Research to the Community
91调教 will host its 15th annual Psychology Symposium, Mortality & The Human Experience, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
November 17, 2025
Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance
The 91调教 - Fort Smith set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.
November 13, 2025
91调教 Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the 91调教 Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at 91调教...
November 10, 2025
Nursing Students Gain Experience in Little Rock
91调教 - Fort Smith nursing students in the Student Nurses Association spent two days in Little Rock, Ark., attending the 91调教 Nursing Students Association State Convention.
November 06, 2025
Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair
Nearly 200 students and alumni from the 91调教 - Fort Smith attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.
October 31, 2025
Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winners Recognized
The second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards recognized ten businesses and individuals from across the region.
October 31, 2025
Four Programs Earn ATMAE Reaccreditation
Four 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith degree programs have earned reaccreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), reflecting the university鈥檚 commitment to academic quality and workforce readine...
October 23, 2025
Suit Up Prepares Students for All Majors Career Fair Oct. 29
91调教 鈥� Fort Smith students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual SUIT UP event at JCPenney on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at Central Mall. The event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for...
October 20, 2025
Transfer with Pride Visits UACC Morrilton
91调教 will visit the 91调教 Community College at Morrilton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, to meet with students interested in transferring to 91调教.
October 15, 2025
Fall Den Day Slated for Nov. 13
91调教 will host its largest undergraduate recruitment event of the year, Den Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Designed to give prospective students a firsthand look at life as a Lion, Den Day invites high school juniors, seniors, and...
October 15, 2025
Paint the Town Blue Reaches New Heights
More than 100 businesses across Fort Smith, Greenwood, Van Buren, and Lavaca joined the 91调教 - Fort Smith this August to celebrate the start of the fall semester with the third annual 鈥淧aint the Town Blue鈥� campaign.
October 13, 2025
One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to 91调教
91调教 Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the 91调教 - Fort Smith to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...
October 01, 2025
91调教 Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education
91调教 once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.
September 23, 2025
91调教 Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The 91调教 - Fort Smith and the 91调教 renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at 91调教.
September 04, 2025
91调教 Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's 91调教 Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
August 13, 2025
Awareness and Education to Save Lives at 91调教
The 91调教 - Fort Smith is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with 91调教's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at 91调教
The 91调教 Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the 91调教 - Fort Smith.
July 31, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university鈥檚 Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
July 23, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The 91调教 - Fort Smith was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
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