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Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner
Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.
September 04, 2025
Nominations Open for 91µ÷½Ì Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
91µ÷½Ì, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
91µ÷½Ì and the 91µ÷½Ì Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified 91µ÷½Ì students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites 91µ÷½Ì Community
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025
Campus Update, August 22, 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
August 22, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join 91µ÷½Ì
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join 91µ÷½Ì for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
Cub Camp: A 91µ÷½Ì Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
Class Notes, Summer 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes 91µ÷½Ì Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.
August 14, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's 91µ÷½Ì Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
August 13, 2025
Home Among the Halls: Joe England
Joe England, resident director for the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.
August 08, 2025
RAs at 91µ÷½Ì Excited to Meet New Residents
Resident assistants at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 08, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at 91µ÷½Ì
The 91µ÷½Ì Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.
July 31, 2025
Awareness and Education to Save Lives at 91µ÷½Ì
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with 91µ÷½Ì's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Campus Update, July 25, 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for 91µ÷½Ì.
July 25, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
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