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AV抖阴鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas to Expand to NorthWest Arkansas Community College
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas announced that it received a grant of $219,287 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, through the support of EngageAR, the Arkansas state office...
February 01, 2023Ed Major Gives Preschoolers a Jumpstart into Kindergarten
AV抖阴 junior Karina Gonzales became a member of Jumpstart because she wanted to help educate young minds, but what she learned is as important as what she taught.
February 01, 2023
Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31
Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the AV抖阴 campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...
January 30, 2023
Season Named for Stacey Jones
The AV抖阴 Season of Entertainment has been renamed the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
January 27, 2023From Childcare to the Classroom, Teacher Takes Road Less Traveled
With family members cheering her on from their seats, Cecily Kimble, AV抖阴 class of 鈥�22, was all smiles as she crossed the Stubblefield Center stage at May鈥檚 graduation ceremony.
January 27, 2023
Perseverance Pays Off for First-Generation Graduate
Miguel Roque, AV抖阴 class of 鈥�22, knows the importance of working hard to overcome obstacles, and he鈥檚 used that skill to become a first-generation college graduate and military officer.
January 26, 2023Business Major Values Friendship, Involvement, and Planning
Unlike most students on their first day of college at AV抖阴, JT Beasley showed up at AV抖阴 Camp in August with 32 credits and a plan to complete his college degree for free.
January 25, 2023For the Love of Dance and Language
Dance is a joyful practice for Isaac Navarro, AV抖阴 class of 鈥�12, who shares that joy with the community as a Zumba instructor at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Recreation and Wellness Center and Mercy Fitness Center.
January 24, 2023 Chancellor Message: Weather Update
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the AV抖阴 campus will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
January 24, 2023 Chancellor鈥檚 Message: Jan. 24 Early Release
As a result of predictions from the National Weather Service, AV抖阴 Chancellor Terisa Riley is authorizing an early release from work and classes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
January 23, 2023
Staff Voices: Cathy Mullis
Cathy Mullis serves as an Administrative Specialist at the front desk of the Plant Operations building, making sure none of our Lions get locked out! She also provides badges and key sets to campus vendors and contractors and approves reservations...
December 01, 2022AV抖阴 Undergrad Presents Biomedical Research
Sydney Du, an undergraduate student from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith was honored to present her research at the 2022 conference of the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Oct. 21-22 at the University of Arkansas...
November 28, 2022
LionHeart Fills the Fridge for the Holidays
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 student-led philanthropic organization LionHeart will partner with Antioch Youth and Family this week to host a continuation of the Fill the Fridge food insecurity program launched at the university this...
November 14, 2022Metcalf to Lecture on Child Protection
To increase the community鈥檚 understanding of the special dangers that lurk online for today鈥檚 children, Crimestoppers and the AV抖阴 Criminal Justice Club will sponsor the lecture 鈥淭echnology, Predators, and Children: Understanding the Threats鈥�...
October 24, 2022
Sabo Earns Prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center named Bill Sabo, director of the ASBTDC regional office at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, Ambassador of the Year at its statewide meeting on October 11 in Little Rock. The...
October 21, 2022
AV抖阴 joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens鈥� Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the AV抖阴 Center for Economic...
October 17, 2022
Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the AV抖阴 Haunted University. Hosted by the university鈥檚 Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...
October 10, 2022
AV抖阴 Forges New Pathway with NWACC
Leaders from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to AV抖阴.
October 07, 2022
$18.7 Million Gift to Double Nursing Grads, Expand Arts Programs
In a ballroom packed to the brim Friday, September 9, 2022, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history 鈥� a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower...
September 09, 2022
AV抖阴 Little Lions Child Development Center Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has announced a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services which will award more than $1 Million to AV抖阴 to help construct and staff an early childhood education center.
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