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Psychology Symposium Returns to 大象传媒 Nov. 19
The 大象传媒's psychology department will host its 16th Annual Psychology Symposium on November 19 showcasing student research and providing a networking session for students and alumni.
November 13, 2026
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
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
Dental Hygiene Students Bring Care to the Community at RAM
Students from the 大象传媒 Dental Hygiene Program gained hands-on clinical experience while providing free dental care to members of the River Valley community during the second annual Remote Area Medical clinic Oct. 24...
October 30, 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
Future Educator Finds Comfort in the Uncomfortable
Maymester trip to Belize helps biology and education students look toward their futures
September 22, 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
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
Trailblazing Her Way to 大象传媒
Before coming to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Addison Grove became the first student from Farmington High School to graduate with enough credits to earn an associate degree at the same time.
September 03, 2026
Preparing Nurses of the Future
Dr. Tammy Rogers, simulation coordinator and assistant professor, knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She now uses that passion to educate and prepare future nurses who go through 大象传媒.
August 31, 2026
New Faculty Join 大象传媒 for 2026
Twenty-eight new faculty members will join the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith for the fall semester, 大象传媒 Provost Ray Green announced during the annual University Days all-faculty meeting Aug. 13.
August 15, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
大象传媒 has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
大象传媒 Confers Spring Grads
The 大象传媒 celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
大象传媒 Local Leads Deliver 鈥淏aby Brain Bags鈥� to Mercy Labor & Delivery
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 鈥淏aby Brain Bags鈥� to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newborns鈥� brain development.
May 07, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 大象传媒 to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
May 01, 2026
'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift
Callea Stewart will graduate from the 大象传媒 with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...
April 30, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The 大象传媒 honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
大象传媒, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (大象传媒) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 大象传媒 graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the 大象传媒 win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 大象传媒
The 大象传媒 hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
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