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Lion Voices: Kevvin Brown
Our final Black History Month #LionVoices feature is a man who makes life better for so many students on the 91调教 campus: Kevvin Brown.
February 28, 2022
Wellness Week Takes Flight at 91调教
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith offices of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have partnered to offer A Week of Wellness, a week-long program focused on self-care and emotional wellbeing from February 28 to March 4.
February 27, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Statement on War in Ukraine
In this campus message, dated February 25, 2022, Chancellor Riley issues a statement in support of those who oppose the needless violence in Ukraine and provides counseling options for 91调教 students and employees.
February 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The 91调教 campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 2022 Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Update
In this campus message, dated February 21, 2022, Chancellor Riley announces the COVID Emergency Response Team's approval to immediately return to pre-Omicron masking requirements.
February 21, 2022
Civil War Lecture Series Highlights Diverse Voices
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith will host a civil war lecture series titled 鈥淥ur only 鈥榝elt鈥� history: New Perspectives on the U.S. Civil War鈥� featuring leading scholars in the field throughout the semester, thanks to funding from...
February 21, 2022
2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the 91调教 - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin鈥� West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022
Heppner, Ha Crowned Homecoming Royalty
Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, the Wild Roarin鈥� West slate of homecoming festivities at the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Bao Ha and Reagan Heppner as 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 19, 2022
Local Principals Award $3000 in 91调教 Scholarships
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men鈥檚 Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022
2022 Homecoming Court Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022
Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the 91调教 Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022
Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations
The 91调教 - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...
February 17, 2022
Electrical Engineer Aims for the Star
Anthony Ming has spent more than a year working as an Engineering Pathways intern at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for human spaceflight in Houston, Texas, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conduct...
February 15, 2022
Johnson: Everyone Supports Student Success
As part of the 2021 reorganization, leaders at 91调教 took a step back to look at student success and retention in a holistic way.
February 14, 2022
Educate, Empower, Uplift: Men of Excellence
When you talk to John Blue and Glenn Brewer, the word that comes up most is 鈥渂elonging.鈥� Other words, like 鈥渆mpower鈥� and 鈥渦plift,鈥� are there too, but developing a sense of belonging among young men on campus is the key to all their goals.
February 14, 2022
Life Around the World and at Home
In December, 91调教 announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.
February 14, 2022
Day of Giving
April 28 is a special day for 91调教. Not only is it our mascot Numa鈥檚 birthday, but it鈥檚 also when we celebrate our annual Day of Giving.
February 14, 2022Political Lion Series to Host Gubernatorial Candidates
The 91调教 Democracy Project and the 91调教 Political Science Department will host virtual town halls with the declared candidates for 91调教 Governor, beginning with democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Anthony Bland Wednesday, February 16, 2022,...
February 14, 2022
Class Notes
Please take a moment to tell your former classmates and us what鈥檚 been going on since you left 91调教, Westark, or Fort Smith Junior College. Tell us about your job, your family, your hobbies, your adventures, your plans, or whatever you want to...
February 14, 2022
Lions Find Love at 91调教
To celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, the 91调教 - Fort Smith gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.
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