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Meet the Staff that Makes Cub Camp Possible
Cub Camp, the annual three-day event welcoming first-year students to the 91调教 - Fort Smith, is made possible by the D-Staff. Meet this year's team.
April 16, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 91调教
The 91调教 - Fort Smith hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
91调教 will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The 91调教 - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the 91调教 - Fort Smith will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
March 13, 2026
CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.
March 09, 2026
91调教 Career Fair Slated for March 5
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.
March 03, 2026
91调教 Students Try to 鈥楥atch 鈥楨m All鈥�
91调教 - Fort Smith students kicked off the new semester and Pok茅mon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pok茅mon GO.
January 22, 2026
91调教 Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan
91调教 grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need
January 21, 2026
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 91调教 - Fort Smith on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
December 02, 2025
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior 91调教 nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling
Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation
November 21, 2025
Taking Professional Development to the Lion鈥檚 Den
A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the 91调教 - Fort Smith took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.
November 19, 2025
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 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
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the 91调教 - Fort Smith is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The 91调教 Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
September 11, 2025
91调教 Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The 91调教 - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the 91调教 - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
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