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91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø and the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag: What We're Thankful For
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.
November 17, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø community.
November 16, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
Life and 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
November 13, 2023
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
Lion Voices: Destiny Craine
Destiny Craine talks about why she chose 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø and how it has helped her grow. She attributes much of her success to professors, and the groups she participates in.
November 10, 2023
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Celebrates Involvement in State Initiatives
There are so many things to celebrate at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, and I appreciate having this venue to share some of it with you.
November 10, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø geology...
November 09, 2023
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Fall Filled with Good Weather, Various Activities
This week has been one for near perfect afternoon weather.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Faith Cureton
During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix talks about how 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.
November 01, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023
Support, Resources Available in Face of Grief
As we move through the midpoint of our academic year, I find myself reflecting on our shared pursuit of education and the vast complexities and challenges that each of us faces in that journey.
October 30, 2023
91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag: Is AI Alive?
The latest edition of the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Mailbag is here. Check out this scary story written by your very own 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Comms Team to get you in the mood for Halloween.
October 27, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø that made her the perfect hire for the university.
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