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AI Expo at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP May 1

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
Bronwen Henderson (right), senior dental hygiene, and her daughter
Health Education and Human SciencesStudents

No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late

Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...

April 29, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, April 25, 2025

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, provides an update on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP happenings.

April 25, 2025
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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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Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.

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
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Events

Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025
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18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith.

April 18, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, April 18, 2025

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update on recent university happenings.

April 18, 2025
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News

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
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
News

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
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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Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.

April 14, 2025
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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

April 07, 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
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
Joy Rasphoumy
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Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future

Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...

April 02, 2025
Brooke Devine, '17, and her son, Noah
Alumni

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts

Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.

April 02, 2025

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