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Campus Update, March 7, 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.
March 07, 2025
Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol
Nursing students from the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith traveled to Little Rock, 91µ÷½Ì, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.
March 07, 2025
International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.
March 04, 2025
Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at 91µ÷½Ì
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the 91µ÷½Ì Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...
March 04, 2025
Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and 91µ÷½Ì athletics.
March 03, 2025
More Students Picking 91µ÷½Ì, 91µ÷½Ì Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from 91µ÷½Ì, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 91µ÷½Ì for their next step in the...
February 28, 2025
The Friends of the University Employee Emergency Assistance Program
At the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, steps are being made to ensure that if an emergency arises, employees are supported.
February 27, 2025
Study Abroad: Where Students Gain More Than International Education
Former 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith students share their study abroad experiences. Each learned about themselves and the culture they were fully immersed in.
February 27, 2025
A Little Help to Finish
At the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.
February 27, 2025
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students
The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...
February 24, 2025
Accepted Day to Welcome New Students
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith will host Accepted Student Day on Feb. 28, welcoming newly admitted students to campus for a full day of activities designed to introduce them to university life.
February 24, 2025
Campus Update, Feb. 21, 2025
91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus-wide update.
February 21, 2025
91µ÷½Ì Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.
UPDATE: The 91µ÷½Ì campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.
February 17, 2025
2025 Alumni Awards Announced
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the 91µ÷½Ì community and one local organization received...
February 15, 2025
Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
The 91µ÷½Ì – Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.
February 15, 2025
Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
January 29, 2025
Statement on OMB Memo on Federal Financial Aid
As you may be aware, today, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a hold on all financial federal assistance.
January 28, 2025
Update: U.S. Judge issues temporary stay on federal aid freeze
Tonight, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary stay, halting efforts by President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget to freeze federal payments for federal grants and other programs.
January 28, 2025
Lion Voices: Embry Thornton
Embry Thornton talks about 91µ÷½Ì and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.
January 24, 2025
VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.
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