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91调教 Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation
91调教 has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design
November 24, 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
Conard Named Nurse Educator of the Year
Dr. Patti Conard, Jim L. Hannah Endowed Professor in the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 91调教 Nurse of the Year in Education.
November 24, 2025
Campus Update, November 21, 2025
The 91调教 - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update heading into the Thanksgiving break and holiday.
November 21, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 91调教 Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling
Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Spreads Cheer
91调教 distributed more than 150 Thanksgiving meals to students and employees ahead of the holiday break.
November 20, 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
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
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
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
A Computing Calling: Mary Miller
Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the 91调教 - Fort Smith in 2011 after trusting her instincts to follow a career in computing in 1987. She is the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring all technology at 91调教 is operational for student...
November 12, 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
Success as a Student Veteran
Raul Tabares came to the 91调教 - Fort Smith to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at 91调教.
November 10, 2025
Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns
Culture Fest returns to the 91调教 - Fort Smith as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
November 07, 2025
91调教 to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7
Military Appreciation Night at 91调教 will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...
November 07, 2025
Campus Update, November 7, 2025
91调教 - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update on campus, from the arts to athletics.
November 07, 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
Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty
91调教 distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
November 06, 2025
91调教 to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
91调教 alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
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