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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

December 02, 2024
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Spanish Poetry Slam

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...

November 22, 2024
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant

On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...

November 14, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in ¹û¶³´«Ã½app history.

November 06, 2024
The audience applauds for the winner of the Family Business of the Year Award, Littlefield Companies, at the inaugural Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
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Winners Announced at Inaugural ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Excellence in Family and Small Business...

October 25, 2024
¹û¶³´«Ã½app students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
¹û¶³´«Ã½app celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower and a fashion show of traditional Hispanic dress
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

Two University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 16, 2024
¹û¶³´«Ã½app students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith for 21st year.

October 07, 2024
Cristina Castorena, assistant director for financial aid client services
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Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena

Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...

October 04, 2024
¹û¶³´«Ã½app on the first day of class 2024.
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. ¹û¶³´«Ã½app improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...

September 24, 2024
A mural of rolling hills and a sunrise is seen in the background with professional clothes on clothing racks in the foreground at the Babb Center for Career Services' Career Clothing Closet at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app.
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Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app—Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...

September 20, 2024
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
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'Mi Casa es su Casa': ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for ¹û¶³´«Ã½app students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
¹û¶³´«Ã½app students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to ¹û¶³´«Ã½app

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.

September 12, 2024
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¹û¶³´«Ã½app Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

¹û¶³´«Ã½app is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
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Cub Camp, Best Camp

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.

August 17, 2024
The 2024-2025 ¹û¶³´«Ã½app RAs
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Meet the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app RAs

Meet the University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith RAs.

August 15, 2024
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Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...

August 09, 2024
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Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...

August 08, 2024
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Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships

The University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith (¹û¶³´«Ã½app) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official ¹û¶³´«Ã½app Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app, offer a unique...

August 01, 2024
New students tour the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app campus during Mane Event
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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event

Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the University of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app - Fort Smith for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...

July 19, 2024

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