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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Artist in Residence to Give Talk

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.

January 26, 2024
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Spring Back Week returns to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.

January 10, 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
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: Wrapped

Check out the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.

December 01, 2023
Students studying together at the Boreham Library at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Prepares Students for Fall Finals

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.

November 28, 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
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
Fields of Faith Event. Students of all ages are sitting on the Crowder Field grass as they listen to Mikey Brinton speak.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...

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
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
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
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
Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.

October 05, 2023
two girls on a carnival ride.
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Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month, flags in the foreground, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Belltower in the background
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Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Student walks across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP campus with her backpack and a smile
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College Fair Coming to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023

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