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FSPS Teachers to Receive 50% off Masters Tuition Through New Program
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP has launched a Corporate Partner Program that will allow employees of participating school districts to receive a 50% tuition discount toward a Master of Education degree, with Fort Smith Public Schools serving as the program’s first partner.
September 23, 2026
Future Educator Finds Comfort in the Uncomfortable
Maymester trip to Belize helps biology and education students look toward their futures
September 22, 2026
Respiratory Therapy Program Moves Forward
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith is moving forward with plans to launch its respiratory therapy associate degree program after receiving approval from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for its letter of intent,...
September 21, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP to Fortune 500
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith alum, Dee (Rhone) Hawley, '16, credits her success in life to the opportunities the university provided. She said, if it wasn't for her bachelor's degree, she wouldn't be where she is today with one of the country's...
September 16, 2026
Trailblazing Her Way to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
Before coming to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP-Fort Smith, Addison Grove became the first student from Farmington High School to graduate with enough credits to earn an associate degree at the same time.
September 03, 2026
Preparing Nurses of the Future
Dr. Tammy Rogers, simulation coordinator and assistant professor, knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She now uses that passion to educate and prepare future nurses who go through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
August 31, 2026
New Faculty Join Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP for 2026
Twenty-eight new faculty members will join the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith for the fall semester, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Provost Ray Green announced during the annual University Days all-faculty meeting Aug. 13.
August 15, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Confers Spring Grads
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Local Leads Deliver “Baby Brain Bagsâ€� to Mercy Labor & Delivery
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 “Baby Brain Bagsâ€� to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newborns’ brain development.
May 07, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
May 01, 2026
'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift
Callea Stewart will graduate from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...
April 30, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP-Fort Smith (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
An Appreciative Return to the Fort
Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 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
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
$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.
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