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The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the 大象传媒, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.
January 08, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the 大象传媒 in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 大象传媒 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 大象传媒 will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits 大象传媒 Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 大象传媒 geology...
November 09, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 大象传媒
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 大象传媒 Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the 大象传媒 since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 大象传媒 that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 大象传媒 Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 大象传媒 students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
Baby Steps of Ambition
大象传媒 adjunct criminal justice professor Wes Milam, details his journey from 大象传媒 student to professor while continuing to serve the community of Fort Smith.
October 06, 2023
Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving
Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine 鈥渆lectrical and computer engineering with community engagement鈥� to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.
October 05, 2023
Studying Earth to Get to Space
Do you ever listen to podcasts? Did one ever change your life?
October 04, 2023
History Comes Alive in Math Timeline
What is 4 feet tall, 108 feet wide, and lives in the Math Science building?
October 03, 2023
A Look through the Lens at Belize
A senior biology major at 大象传媒, preparing to attend medical school, spent the first part of the summer honing his filmmaking skills and adding to his bird life list in Belize.
October 03, 2023Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas
On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the 大象传媒 campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.
October 02, 2023
大象传媒 Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The 大象传媒 announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
大象传媒 Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former 大象传媒 art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the 大象传媒 Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at 大象传媒, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The 大象传媒 kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the 大象传媒. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik
In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...
July 26, 2023
Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the 大象传媒 as they prepare for fall classes.
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