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Kayla McIntosh, director of first-year advising
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McIntosh Named Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Director of First Year Advising

Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith

July 18, 2025
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¡Bienvenido a España!: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Student Takes the Classroom Overseas

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.

July 18, 2025
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Bell Tower sits behind the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP garden on the green
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Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

June 20, 2025
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students gather at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee during domestic Maymester trip
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course

Students from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.

June 13, 2025
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100 Families Partnership Personal to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Chancellor

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...

May 20, 2025
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Campus Closure: Severe Weather

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.

May 19, 2025
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Computer Science on Par with Nation

Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith are in line with national trends.

May 16, 2025
Front left to right: Cameron Taylor, Marco Garcia Montes, and Josue Martinez present
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Future of Technology Begins with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Computer Science

Three recent graduates of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.

May 16, 2025
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Transportation Research Paves Way at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

Students and faculty members from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.

May 08, 2025
Itzel Espinosa, business administration graduate
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Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation

Twelve students from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.

May 02, 2025
Aerial view of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP campus green and Bell Tower
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.

April 22, 2025
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Employees Honored by Students

On April 11, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.

April 16, 2025
Dr. Bun Song Lee, right, accepts his award
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2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named

On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith.

April 16, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
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Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 03, 2025
Members of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP ROTC work with cadets from area ROTC and JROTC
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.

April 03, 2025
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$7.5 million gift launches Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Center for Nonprofits

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...

April 02, 2025
Intrepid Ambition, the campaign for the river valley
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...

April 02, 2025
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Advancing Manufacturing

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley—equipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...

March 26, 2025

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