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Concurrent Enrollment at AV抖阴 Sets Students Ahead
The AV抖阴 is committed to student success, and it all starts in high school. Thanks to the concurrent programming offered by AV抖阴, local high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits toward a certificate of...
July 23, 2024
Students Awarded Thousands in Scholarships
Three accounting students from the AV抖阴 ended the spring semester by being awarded $2,000 in academic scholarships from the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants' Student Education Fund.
June 14, 2024
Double Dose of Graduation
Joshua Merritt, a recent University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith graduate, celebrated the completion of not one but two degrees during his time at AV抖阴. After starting at the university at just 13 years old, Merritt graduated with a bachelor's degree...
May 31, 2024
AV抖阴 Student to Ride Cross-Country for The Ability Experience
Braxten Martin, a student at the AV抖阴, will embark on a 4,300-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities. He will set out on The Ability Experience's Journey of Hope,...
May 23, 2024
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the AV抖阴 announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024
Alexander to Serve as Next Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Toni Alexander will serve as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Alexander, a seasoned academic leader, will assume her new role on July 8, 2024, following a comprehensive national search.
April 30, 2024
AV抖阴 Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the AV抖阴 who were nominated by AV抖阴 faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for AV抖阴
The AV抖阴's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple AV抖阴 initiatives.
April 26, 2024
Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent
Zane Gibson, the AV抖阴 men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the AV抖阴 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024
AV抖阴 Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The AV抖阴 hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024
April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues
AV抖阴, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the AV抖阴 Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...
April 12, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the AV抖阴 is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as AV抖阴 alums.
April 11, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the AV抖阴 before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
April 03, 2024
AV抖阴 Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The AV抖阴 Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Holi Returns to AV抖阴 Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the AV抖阴. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024
AV抖阴 Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The AV抖阴 College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024
Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management
The AV抖阴 announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...
March 11, 2024
AV抖阴 Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The AV抖阴 welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.
March 07, 2024
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith (AV抖阴) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
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