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Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children鈥檚 home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The 91调教 - Fort Smith was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the 91调教 - Fort Smith, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025
隆Bienvenido a Espa帽a!: 91调教 Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
91调教 - Fort Smith junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
July 18, 2025
McIntosh Named 91调教 Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the 91调教 - Fort Smith
July 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling鈥檚 Homecoming
91调教 - Fort Smith alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the 91调教 - Fort Smith's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.
June 25, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The 91调教 - Fort Smith has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
鈥楲ion Family鈥� Grows with Mane Event
The 91调教 - Fort Smith hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the 91调教 - Fort Smith home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025
Rickman Earns Prestigious Appointment to Executive Leadership Academy
Blake Rickman, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement has earned a coveted slot in the AASCU's Executive Leadership Academy, a highly competitive national program designed to prepare senior higher education leaders for advanced campus-level leadership....
June 16, 2025
91调教 Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the 91调教 - Fort Smith spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across 91调教.
June 13, 2025
91调教 Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the 91调教 - Fort Smith on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, shares how he ensures students succeed at 91调教.
June 09, 2025
Class Notes, Spring 2025
91调教 - Fort Smith alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025
Campus Update, May 23, 2025
Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of the 91调教 - Fort Smith, provides an update on decisions that will impact the 2026 budget and athletic GPA.
May 23, 2025
100 Families Partnership Personal to 91调教 Chancellor
91调教 new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
May 20, 2025
Campus Closure: Severe Weather
The 91调教 - Fort Smith will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.
May 19, 2025
Future of Technology Begins with 91调教 Computer Science
Three recent graduates of 91调教's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.
May 16, 2025
91调教 Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the 91调教 - Fort Smith are in line with national trends.
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