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Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District
The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.
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.
February 14, 2022
Sargent's Lessons for Life
When you say the name Jane Sargent on the 91调教 campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.
February 14, 2022
Alumna Makes History
Even when she was little, Caroline Speir was that girl, the one who wanted to stop to see every historical site, read every historical plaque, and understand every historical event.
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
February 14, 2022
Pillars of Our Core Beliefs
In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at 91调教 only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, 91调教 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The 91调教 - Fort Smith will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All 91调教 students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The 91调教- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The 91调教 at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year鈥檚 events are themed, 鈥淭he Wild Roarin鈥� West,鈥� and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022
Black History Month Slate Announced
Throughout February, the 91调教 at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 91调教.
February 01, 2022
Stealey Exhibit Opens at Windgate Gallery
Award-winning artist and educator Dr. Jo Stealey鈥檚 exhibit 鈥淓XTRA/ORDINARY鈥� is now on display at the Windgate Art & Design Gallery on the 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith campus. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public...
January 26, 2022
ReadThis! Slate Kicks Off with Killers of the Flower Moon
The 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2022 Read This! community literacy program, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 122 of the Boreham Library. The event will also be streamed via Zoom.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022 Chancellor's Message:A One-Week Remote Pivot
91调教 will move instruction and operations to remote delivery beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, January 14 with plans to return to campus, Monday, January 24.
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