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ÑÇɫӰ¿â cub camp students gather under the bell tower
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by ÑÇɫӰ¿â ROTC

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Campus...

September 07, 2023
ÑÇɫӰ¿â Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
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Seven Welcomed to ÑÇɫӰ¿â Alumni Advisory Council

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all ÑÇɫӰ¿â alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
View of the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Harold Keller,
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former ÑÇɫӰ¿â art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at ÑÇɫӰ¿â, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the ÑÇɫӰ¿â campus.

September 01, 2023
ÑÇɫӰ¿â Office of Admissions team
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
Personal de la Oficina de Admisiones de la ÑÇɫӰ¿â
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La ÑÇɫӰ¿â organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
Student Disability Services' new space at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â, Flanders 114
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, ÑÇɫӰ¿â Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

ÑÇɫӰ¿â non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to ÑÇɫӰ¿â to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Numa, dressed as a mail carrier in a pile of letters.
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
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Welcome to Fall 2023

If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.

August 24, 2023
High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
Animated Numa in a pile of mail
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Mailbag: Welcome

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things ÑÇɫӰ¿â and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
ÑÇɫӰ¿â students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
Network cables
ChancellorFeatured

ÑÇɫӰ¿â System Back Online

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.

August 17, 2023
The Alumni Center mural
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Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
ÑÇɫӰ¿â students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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ÑÇɫӰ¿â Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Resident...

August 10, 2023

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