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Military Appreciation Night to Honor Veterans
Military Appreciation Night at 大象传媒 will honor two veterans with ties to the university during the Nov. 13 women's basketball game vs the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
November 11, 2026
Serving in a New Way
大象传媒 student veteran Taylor Shadrick, shares how his perseverance is helping him accomplish a goal and how being a veteran has influenced his outlook on life.
November 10, 2026
Culture Fest Kicks Off International Education Week at 大象传媒
The 大象传媒 will celebrate the diversity and culture of its campus population during International Education Week, which will begin with Culture Fest '26.
November 09, 2026
FSPS Teachers to Receive 50% off Masters Tuition Through New Program
大象传媒 has launched a Corporate Partner Program聽that will allow employees of participating school districts to receive a 50% tuition discount toward a Master of Education degree, with Fort Smith Public Schools serving as the program鈥檚 first partner.
November 09, 2026
Fall Den Day Sets New Record for Turnout
The 大象传媒 once again broke a record for the number of students attending Den Day. This fall, more than 700 students attended, with 917 officially registering for the event.
November 05, 2026
Novelist Finds Her Voice at 大象传媒
Amber Quimby can make a direct connection between the student who wrote short stories at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and the novelist she is today.
November 03, 2026
Respiratory Therapy Program Earns State Approval for Fall 2027 Launch
大象传媒 has received approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer its planned Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy, clearing another major hurdle in the university's efforts to address a critical health care...
October 28, 2026
大象传媒 Earns First National Insititutes of Health Grant
大象传媒 has received its first grant from the National Institutes of Health, securing $132,000 for advanced scientific equipment that will expand undergraduate research opportunities across campus.
October 19, 2026
大象传媒 Ranks No. 5 Among Top Public Schools in U.S. News Report
The 大象传媒 once again earned high marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
September 24, 2026
Respiratory Therapy Program Moves Forward
The 大象传媒 is moving forward with plans to launch its respiratory therapy associate degree program after receiving approval from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for its letter of intent,...
September 21, 2026
Aim for the Stars, Land on the Moon
Growing up, Beau Sampley, a senior mechanical engineering student at the 大象传媒, dreamed of becoming an astronomer. This summer, he interned at NASA, which got him to the closest object in space: The Moon.
September 18, 2026
大象传媒 to Fortune 500
大象传媒 alum, Dee (Rhone) Hawley, '16, credits her success in life to the opportunities the university provided. She said, if it wasn't for her bachelor's degree, she wouldn't be where she is today with one of the country's...
September 16, 2026
Tom Watkins Returns to the Classroom and Lessons That Shaped Him
Tom Watkins,visiting history instructor, brings decades of experience in education, administration and the arts back to the classroom where his own journey began.
September 15, 2026
Classroom and Culture Come Together for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, begins at the 大象传媒 with Hispanic Heritage Athletic Night on Friday, Sept. 18. Events will be hosted all month long to promote Hispanic culture and are open to the commu...
September 15, 2026
大象传媒 Hosts Slate of Events for Constitution Week
The 大象传媒 is celebrating Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day with the annual return of Constitution Week. The week-long slate of events is designed to educate, inform, and empower students about their...
September 11, 2026
Steve Ruark Brings Unconventional Path, Manufacturing Perspective to Advisory Board
Steve Ruark, Engineering and Technology Leader for Georgia-Pacific鈥檚 Dixie facility in Fort Smith, brings an unconventional path to his newest role as a member of the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Advanced Manufacturing Board of Advisor...
September 03, 2026
大象传媒 ROTC Hosts Memorial Stair Climb 25 Years After Attacks
The 大象传媒 Army ROTC, Lion Company, will host a memorial stair climb on Friday, Sept. 11 in the Stubblefield Center. The climb will begin at 6 a.m. and is open to 大象传媒 and the community.
September 03, 2026
大象传媒 Chancellor to Meet with High School Seniors During Chancellor Chats
大象传媒 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley will visit area high schools throughout September, meeting with seniors to discuss opportunities at 大象传媒.
September 01, 2026
Alumna Looks to the Stars for the Origins of Life
Alumna Shelby Osborne credits her time at 大象传媒 for instilling in her the drive and opportunity to complete her PhD and seek the origins of life.
August 25, 2026
Six Inducted into Cub Camp Hall of Fame
Cub Camp 2026 welcomed the newest Hall of Fame inductees. This year's group of four alumni and two rising senior students becomes the third Cub Camp Hall of Fame class.
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