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91µ÷½Ì Mailbag: Study Tips

The latest edition of the 91µ÷½Ì Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from 91µ÷½Ì students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.

November 10, 2023
Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to 91µ÷½Ì geology students on Oct. 27, 2023
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CEO of INTERA Visits 91µ÷½Ì Campus, Students

Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith geology...

November 09, 2023
Mayeli Rivas, 91µ÷½Ì junior nursing student
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First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas

91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 91µ÷½Ì, but the support and encouragement from her family and 91µ÷½Ì staff has helped her achieve...

October 26, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 91µ÷½Ì Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 2023
Bracelets made and handed out by the 91µ÷½Ì Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023
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91µ÷½Ì Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Students at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.

October 09, 2023
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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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Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at 91µ÷½Ì

This Wednesday, the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...

September 26, 2021
Students move boxes during 91µ÷½Ì move in day
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2021 Move In Held August 19-21

91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.

August 17, 2021
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Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling

Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation

February 20, 2026
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Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor

Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the 91µ÷½Ì Division of Higher Education and former 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 91µ÷½Ì graduates to move boldly...

February 20, 2026

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