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Attendees of Baha'i Club's Meaningful Conversations
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."

February 13, 2024
First-Generation and student-athlete, Hannah Boyett poses on graduation day, May 2023 in front of the Numa statue at the Stubblefield Center.
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP in the classroom and on the court.

February 08, 2024
Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program
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Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP and the incredible majors offered.

February 08, 2024
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FAFSA: What You Need to Know

The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.

January 31, 2024
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP surgical technology student, Kaylee Yandell
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Dress Blues to Scrubs

When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.

January 19, 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
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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 mascot NUMA, dressed as a mailcarrier
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: What We're Thankful For

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.

November 17, 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
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: Study Tips

The latest edition of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.

November 10, 2023
Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP geology students on Oct. 27, 2023
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CEO of INTERA Visits Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus, Students

Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith geology...

November 09, 2023
Mayeli Rivas, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP junior nursing student
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First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, but the support and encouragement from her family and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP staff has helped her achieve...

October 26, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 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
Students study on the campus green under fall trees
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Places in Four US News Categories.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...

November 03, 2021
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Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

This Wednesday, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...

September 26, 2021
Students move boxes during Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP move in day
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2021 Move In Held August 19-21

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.

August 17, 2021
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Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor

Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and former Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP graduates to move boldly...

October 13, 2026

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