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Tom Wing and Shadow Robinson at the Preserve Arkansas Awards
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Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at Arkansas Preservation Awards

The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual Arkansas Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve Arkansas.

January 26, 2024
Community members march to honor Dr. King
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University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,â€� the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

January 01, 2024
a woman presents her business plan at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Lions Lair event
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Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

November 30, 2023
Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls
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Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.

November 21, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...

November 16, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Men's Basketball Toy Toss
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP 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
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Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith 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, Season's Greetings Concert
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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
Lynette Thrower
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Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower

Lynette Thrower has worked at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP that made her the perfect hire for the university.

October 27, 2023
The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.�Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest
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Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire

In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...

October 16, 2023
Pumpkin carved with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP logo with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Belltower in the background
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: Spooky SZN

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.

October 13, 2023
Bracelets made and handed out by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Students at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.

October 09, 2023
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Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair

Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services’ all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.

October 09, 2023
A child visits a trunk or treat stand with candy.
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Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.

The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.

October 09, 2023
Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out
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Fight Breast Cancer with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP team to host ATU.

October 09, 2023
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Wing Brings Fort Smith History to Flag Sojourn 250 Event

Tom Wing part of the Sebastian County Flag Sojourn 2025 event in Fort Smith

October 13, 2026

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