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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 and River Valley Regional Food Bank Partner for Thanksgiving Meals
On Thursday, Nov. 19, the 大象传媒 and the River Valley Regional Food Bank will be handing out 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes to 大象传媒 students and employees.
November 13, 2026
Lip Sync Battle Brings Spanish to the Stage
Students brought Spanish-language music, creativity and humor to the stage Nov. 5 during the university鈥檚 Spanish Lip-Sync Showcase, where 10 student performances competed for prizes before an audience of nearly 100 spectators.
November 12, 2026
Class Notes, Fall 2026
大象传媒 alumni share life updates in most recent edition of 大象传媒' Class Notes.
November 12, 2026
Transfer With Pride Visits UA Rich Mountain Nov. 18
大象传媒 will bring its Transfer With Pride road show to the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain in Mena on Wednesday, Nov. 18, offering prospective transfer students a free lunch, a scholarship and an opportunity to explore their options for completing...
November 12, 2026
Lion Voices: Eliana Lopez
大象传媒 junior Eliana Lopez is featured in latest Lion Voices student profile.
November 12, 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
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
大象传媒 Honors 10 at Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
大象传媒 recognized 10 businesses and community leaders for their achievements in entrepreneurship, family business, leadership, and service during the third annual Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards, hosted by the 大象传媒 Center for Economic...
November 09, 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
Campus Update, October 30, 2026
大象传媒 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update heading into Election Day about the importance to vote, well wishes for a fun and safe Halloween, and volunteer opportunities in the community.
October 30, 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 Campus Update, October 23, 2026
大象传媒 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shared an update about 大象传媒 alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, who is one of the coaches for the Milwaukee Brewers as they look to earn their first World Series title, and about the university's request to have an associate's...
October 23, 2026 Campus Update, October 19, 2026
大象传媒 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley, provided an update about what campus leadership has been working on, the success of Family Weekend, and 大象传媒' recognition in the River Valley Best of the Best.
October 19, 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
Theatre to Present The Heidi Chronicles
大象传媒 will present Wendy Wasserstein鈥檚 The Heidi Chronicles in the Breedlove Auditorium on November 5-7 at 7 p.m. The Heidi Chronicles first premiered Off-Broadway at the Playwright Horizons Theatre in New York in November of 1988.
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