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Arts and SciencesBell Tower

Finding a Future in the Forest

Dr. Maurice Testa, associate professor of geoscience, knows natural talent when he sees it. And when he looked at Perla Romero three years ago, he saw it.

October 17, 2024
Costumed mascots of MIAA teams at the pitcher's mound
AthleticsBell Tower

Day at the K Brings Old Friends and New

The beginning of fall athletics marked the start of the inaugural season for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

October 17, 2024
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Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Double Dose of Graduation

It wasn’t a clerical error when Joshua Merritt’s name was listed twice as a graduate during the 2024 spring commencement at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith.

October 17, 2024
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
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AthleticsBell Tower

From the Sidelines to the Main Stage

In the first game of the fall athletic calendar – a volleyball home and conference opener on Sept.28 – spectators had a chance to see the national championship Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP cheer team.

October 16, 2024
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower and a fashion show of traditional Hispanic dress
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

Two Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 16, 2024
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Return of Toy Toss

In 2023, a beloved tradition made its way back to the Stubblefield Center as plush lions, tigers, and bears covered the floor of the Gayle Kaundard Arena.

October 16, 2024
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Bell Tower

The Writing on the Wall

If there’s one thing she could tell students, Dr. Mary Lutze, director of the Writing Center would say: “Anyone’s writing can be improved with instruction. Even I use the Writing Center.�

October 16, 2024
Male student working at the Peak Innovation Center
Bell Tower

Preparing to Enter College on the Best Footing

At the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, leaders know that first-generation college students, especially those who face economic hardship, must prepare for college long before they are eligible for Cub Camp.

October 16, 2024
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Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

CBI Grad Shares Wisdom to Make a Difference

Sunshine Bartlett, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP class of 2011, stays busy. She is a senior vice president and human resources manager at Arvest Bank in Fort Smith. She graduated – Summa Cum Laude – from a three-year program at Barret School of Banking in Memphis. She...

October 16, 2024
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Bell Tower

Why We Give: Hadley Family

In 2014, the Hadley family endowed a scholarship for employees who have worked at their McDonald’s restaurants for six months or longer.

October 16, 2024
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Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

Winning Smiles and Gold

The Special Olympics athlete oath states, “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.� But before any athlete can make an attempt, health must come first.

October 15, 2024
ROTC students carry supplies
Bell Tower

Students Break Giving Records

Sixty-three first-year legacy students received $1,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

October 15, 2024
Art and DesignArts and SciencesBell Tower

When the Artist Lives Next Door

As part of its commitment to providing students with transformative experiences, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith offers a level of exposure typically accessible to graduate-level students to undergrad art and design majors.

October 15, 2024
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Bell Tower

Library to House New Center for Teaching and Learning

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith introduced its Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, an initiative that supports two of the university’s strategic pillars: investing in academic excellence and student success.

October 15, 2024
New female dean surrounded by students
Arts and SciencesBell Tower

New Dean Returns to Academic Roots

Dr. Toni Alexander has a clear vision about what college should be.

October 15, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Update, Oct. 11, 2024

Dear colleagues and students,

October 11, 2024
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CommunityNewsStudents

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates National Coming Out Day

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith kicked off the awareness month with the celebration of National Coming Out Day hosted by PRIDE at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.

October 11, 2024
Natalie Chuong, a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP junior business administration major, smiles for the camera as she hands up a green blouse in the Babb Center for Career Services' Suit Up Studio. A place where students can obtain new or gently used professional attire for free.
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The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong

According to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.

October 09, 2024
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
CommunityEvents

Haunted University Returns Oct. 25

Haunted University is back at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP on Oct. 25, drawing thousands for one of the region’s largest Halloween events. This year adds an outdoor screening of Monsters University to the mix of Trunk or Treat, carnival games, and the classic haunted...

October 07, 2024

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