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Seven Welcomed to 91µ÷½Ì Alumni Advisory Council
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 91µ÷½Ì alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 91µ÷½Ì ROTC
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the 91µ÷½Ì Campus...
September 07, 2023
91µ÷½Ì Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 91µ÷½Ì to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
91µ÷½Ì Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023
91µ÷½Ì Mailbag: Welcome
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things 91µ÷½Ì and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Tax-Free Savings
91µ÷½Ì Tax-Free Weekend means savings for 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the 91µ÷½Ì Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
August 02, 2023
Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik
In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...
July 26, 2023
From Lions to Tigers: Coach Bryce Neal
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the LSU softball program introduced Bryce Neal as the newest assistant coach to join the Tigers’ staff in Baton Rouge. His hiring comes on the heels of a meteoric rise in the softball coaching world and is backed by...
July 12, 2023
From 91µ÷½Ì to Preserver of History: Anna Vincent
Anna Vincent, a history graduate ('17) of the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith, finds herself twenty miles from the 91µ÷½Ì campus, where history and culture are buried in time. The Spiro Mounds in Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, contain artifacts from...
July 03, 2023
Spring 2023 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 28, 2023
Exclusive New Career Beckoned to 91µ÷½Ì Grad
Part of what Hannah Cervantes likes about her new career is its exclusivity.
June 28, 2023
Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks
Some people attend professional conferences with a combination of boredom and indifference, but not Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.
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