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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
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
Future Educator Finds Comfort in the Uncomfortable
Maymester trip to Belize helps biology and education students look toward their futures
September 22, 2026
Physicist鈥檚 Nepal Trip Opens New Avenues for Seismology Research
Dr. Nawa Dahal, assistant professor physics, connects with researchers, educators, and students working to better understand earthquakes at the Enhancing Advanced Research, Technical Skills and Human Capacity in Seismology (EARTH-Quake) Community...
September 11, 2026
Lane Metcalf Sets Out to Improve the Classroom
Lane Metcalf's undergraduate research on classroom interventions earned publication and prepared him for a career in education.
August 03, 2026
Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work
Three University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...
June 22, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future
Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the 大象传媒.
May 15, 2026
Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region鈥檚 green spaces.
May 04, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
大象传媒 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 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
Students Make Smart Gardening Simple
Two 大象传媒 students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.
April 16, 2026
Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the 大象传媒, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to 大象传媒...
April 13, 2026
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the 大象传媒, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
大象传媒 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 大象传媒, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 大象传媒 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 大象传媒
Five students from the 大象传媒 have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for 大象传媒.
December 10, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 大象传媒 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help 大象传媒 build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Chromatography Technology Coming to 大象传媒 Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas鈥揊ort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region鈥檚 growing bioscience...
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