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Shatoya Freeman at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California
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Class, Half A World Away

While most of her professors are getting ready for the second half of their day, Shatoya Freeman, 32, a student enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, is just waking up.

June 13, 2023
The 2023 FSBGC scholarship recipients hold their awards.
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酴圖弝け Set to Match Boys & Girls Club Scholarships

The 酴圖弝け Foundation has entered a new match agreement with the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, agreeing to match scholarships awarded to 酴圖弝け students at 100 percent.

June 12, 2023
酴圖弝け Collection Development Librarian, Jordan Ruud
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Faculty Voices: Jordan Ruud

People think of libraries as being books. Libraries are people. If the library burned down, but there were still librarians, you would still have a library. At the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, tucked back in the northeast corner...

June 12, 2023
Posters for 酴圖弝け Department of Music and Theatre summer camps; Summer Band Camp (left) and Jazz Band Workshop
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Summertime Music: 酴圖弝け Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, chattering squirrels, the puttering of golf carts, and the sounds of prospective students on campus tours fill the air. But beginning Monday, June 12, notes will sound...

June 01, 2023
Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil poster
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Gettin' Shrimpy With It

Its okay to be shellfish at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJs...

June 01, 2023
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NUMAS Awards Honor 酴圖弝け Students

Members of the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus community, from students to staff to registered student organizations, were recognized for their contributions to the university during the 20th annual NUMAS Awards ceremony held on Friday,...

May 29, 2023
A man writing in a notebook against a tropical background
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Birds Call to Well-Traveled Professor

Lucille Speakman would have liked Dr. Ragupathy Kannans reply to a question about his plans for a travel grant: Im teaching the Belize course now and may not have ready access to email.

May 26, 2023
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Chancellor

Tuition, Budget Approved by UAS Board of Trustees

Today the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved our proposed budget for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am grateful for the care and consideration the board takes in assessing the budgets of the 14 colleges and universities that comprise...

May 25, 2023
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酴圖弝け 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Approved by System Board

I am thrilled to share that the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved our Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. This is a significant milestone in our universitys history, and it would not have been possible without your dedicated participation...

May 25, 2023
Jayson Toney (left) and Callie Scherrey (right)
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Two 酴圖弝け Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two University of Arkansas Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

May 24, 2023
酴圖弝け academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett
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Staff Voices: Dr. John Bennett

From serving in the Army to working in the TRIO Student Support Services program as an academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett has put the greater good of others above himself.

May 24, 2023
酴圖弝け assistant professor, Dr. Kendra Abel
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Kendra Abel

Educating educators is what Dr. Kendra Abel, assistant professor of elementary, middle level, and secondary education, takes pride in at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. However, her journey to this role was anything but ordinary.

May 24, 2023
酴圖弝け men's basketball head coach Zane Gibson, sits in front of team lockers
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Revitalizing on the Hardwood: Zane Gibson's Return to 酴圖弝け Men's Basketball

For the first time in five years, Zane Gibson returns to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith sideline to don the Lions blue and white. His return is a shift of just 18 inches but comes with the responsibility of being the 酴圖弝け mens basketball...

May 18, 2023
Kathy Babb, Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development graduates, and Susan Krafft pose for a photo during cord ceremony.
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Babb Center for Career Services Honors Nine 酴圖弝け Grads

Hundreds of students from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith graduated to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance on Saturday, May 13, 2023. However, nine of those students walked across the stage with gold or silver cords to signify individual...

May 15, 2023
Caroline flips her tassel at graduation
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酴圖弝け Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

May 13, 2023
酴圖弝け dental hygiene graduates, Jon Kevin Villeda (left) and Melissa Perez demonstrate how to floss teeth on testing equipment
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Clinical Boards are No Match for 酴圖弝け Dental Hygiene Students

Celebrating the graduation of 11 University of Arkansas Fort Smith dental hygiene students is just a tiny part of what makes this class worthy of recognition.

May 13, 2023
酴圖弝け College of Arts and Sciences graduate Daryl McElrath
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Largest College at 酴圖弝け Honors Graduates

The University of Arkansas Fort Smiths 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of 酴圖弝けs largest college joined the more than 50,000 酴圖弝け alums...

May 13, 2023
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences master's graduate, Jaime Vargas
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College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Celebrates Graduates

The 108th Commencement at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith began Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the graduation of more than 250 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences (CHEHS).

May 13, 2023
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
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Commencement Calls for Strong Finish

In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to represent 酴圖弝け at several meaningful events that I hope will pay dividends for our university.

May 11, 2023
Students hired by Rheem and ABB pose at 'Signing Day'
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酴圖弝け Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

May 10, 2023

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