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Research Symposium Slated April 10
The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library.Â
April 06, 2026
Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.
April 03, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
March 13, 2026
$3M in Scholarships Available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Career Fair Slated for March 5
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.
March 03, 2026
Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.
March 02, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Homecoming is Around the Corner
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
February 16, 2026
Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
February 16, 2026
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.
February 04, 2026
Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
January 22, 2026
River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events
Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP campus and across the River Valley.
January 05, 2026
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
Five students from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
View some of the top stories and events at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Victorian Christmas Event Slated for Friday, Dec. 12
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Drennen-Scott Historic Site's Victorian Christmas Open House returns for the holiday season on Dec. 12.
December 04, 2025
A Major League Dream
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....
December 01, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Amanda McMillin: Serving Her Country and Her Community
By day Amanda McMillin is an Emergency Room technician at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. On drill weekends, she’s a medic in the Arkansas Army National Guard. And in the hours in between—weeknights and weekends—she’s working toward her Bachelor...
November 26, 2025
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
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