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大象传媒 Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards
Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the 大象传媒, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.
July 22, 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
大象传媒 Fraternity Awarded National Distinction
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, at the 大象传媒 was named one of 28 chapters from around the nation to win a Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence (FACE Award). The award will be presented at the fraternity's...
July 14, 2026
Injury to Comeback: Brian O鈥機onnor Leads 大象传媒 Athletes Back in the Game
Athletics at the 大象传媒 have been successful over the years thanks to coaching and talent, but it's the team behind the scenes that ensures student-athletes are healthy and able to compete.
July 07, 2026
Tinkering with Nearly 50 Years of Engineering
Dr. Randle Overbey has spent his entire professional career centered around engineering. After more than two decades in the natural gas industry, he began teaching 大象传媒 students electronics and electrical engineering since 1988.
July 07, 2026
Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the 大象传媒 beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
Ross Enrolls in Emerging Leaders Program
Kendall Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development at the 大象传媒, has been named to the 2026 cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities鈥� Emerging Leaders Program.
July 01, 2026
大象传媒 Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication
大象传媒 Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition聽campaign publication.
July 01, 2026
The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 大象传媒.
June 30, 2026
Spirit of Success Starts with Advising
Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes 大象传媒 fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.
June 29, 2026
Tours Influence College Decision, Says 大象传媒 Campus Visit Coordinator
Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the 大象传媒, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.
June 26, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,鈥� said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 大象传媒. 鈥淲e have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 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 Students Win Autonomous Vehicle Challenge
The 大象传媒 engineering team won the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Challenge on April 16 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain, earning first place and best presentation honors in a statewide competition sponsored by the Arkansas Space...
June 23, 2026
Ask the Expert: Solar Fun this Summer
Using solar power at your home can be inexpensive and fun without attaching large panels to your roof, says electrical engineering professor Kevin Lewelling in this month's Ask the Expert.
June 23, 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
Juneteenth: 大象传媒 BSA Shares Significance and Pride
This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the 大象传媒 share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.
June 18, 2026
Ask the Expert: Flag Day
In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...
June 12, 2026
Summer Steps for Fall Success
The 大象传媒 recently hosted the first of five Mane Events of the summer on May 19. Mane Event, the required first-year student orientation, helps give students and their families a glimpse at what life looks like at 大象传媒....
June 10, 2026
Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate Arkansas' Birthday
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate Arkansas鈥� 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.
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