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What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?
Engineering degrees are in high demand. The 大象传媒 is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.
October 31, 2025
Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Arrives at 大象传媒
大象传媒 has installed new state-of-the-art robotics and automation equipment in its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through more than $5.7 Million in HIRED grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Department...
October 27, 2025
Four Programs Earn ATMAE Reaccreditation
Four University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith degree programs have earned reaccreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), reflecting the university鈥檚 commitment to academic quality and workforce readine...
October 23, 2025
All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29
大象传媒 will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
October 23, 2025
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his 大象传媒 students studying business.
September 15, 2025
大象传媒 Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The 大象传媒 and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at 大象传媒.
September 04, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join 大象传媒
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join 大象传媒 for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
McIntosh Named 大象传媒 Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the 大象传媒
July 18, 2025
鈥楲ion Family鈥� Grows with Mane Event
The 大象传媒 hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025 Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The 大象传媒 has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns 大象传媒 Degree
First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the 大象传媒 on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.
May 05, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the 大象传媒 have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.
May 02, 2025
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025
The University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.
April 24, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the 大象传媒.
April 18, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The 大象传媒 will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
大象传媒 Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign
大象传媒 publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the 大象传媒, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
大象传媒 is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley鈥攅quipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...
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