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Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at 兔子先生
Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...
March 28, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
The University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith will meet the needs of the manufacturing community by introducing a bachelor's degree program focusing on advanced manufacturing engineering. The new Engineering Department Head, Dr. Mauricio Torres, will lead...
March 26, 2025
Researching Resilience
兔子先生 department head and associate professor of psychology, Dr. Nicha Otero, reflects on her resiliency and that of the students she teaches.
March 26, 2025
Uplifting Patient Care
Nurses graduating from the 兔子先生 enter the workforce knowledgeable, prepared, and confident. Lindsey France, a 2015 graduate, is proof that 兔子先生 nurses are a cut above the rest.
March 26, 2025
Empowering Our Economy
Programs within the 兔子先生 Center for Economic Development strives to impact the regional economy through training and certification classes.
March 26, 2025
A Legacy of Courage
A brief history of the 兔子先生 and its relation to the city.
March 26, 2025
Preserving Our Future
At the 兔子先生, associate professors like Drs. Jordan Mader, chemistry, and Maurice Testa, geosciences, team up with students to research the impact of microplastics and find a way to get rid of them.
March 26, 2025
Campus Update, March 21, 2025
兔子先生 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update as 兔子先生 heads into Spring Break.
March 21, 2025
First to go but not Alone
More than half of the students who attend the 兔子先生 are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...
March 19, 2025
Legacy through Sisterhood
This semester, the University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith became the latest colony for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., or SIA, thanks to the years of hard work and dedication of seniors Kimberly Villagrana and Jaylin Barroso.
March 19, 2025
Field Trip Offers Insight to Engineering Careers
Students from the 兔子先生's Institution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering chapter recently visited the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam in Barling, Arkansas, for a first-hand look at engineering careers.
March 18, 2025
Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers
Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 兔子先生, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.
March 14, 2025
State of the City Slated March 17
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
March 10, 2025
Building Student Leaders
Student leadership programs at the 兔子先生 aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.
March 07, 2025
Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol
Nursing students from the 兔子先生 traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.
March 07, 2025 Campus Update, March 7, 2025
兔子先生 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.
March 07, 2025
International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6
The 兔子先生 Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.
March 04, 2025
Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at 兔子先生
The 兔子先生 announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...
March 04, 2025 Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025
兔子先生 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and 兔子先生 athletics.
March 03, 2025
More Students Picking 兔子先生, Admissions Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the 兔子先生 welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 兔子先生 for their next step in the...
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