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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Adam Holt

Adam is this week's lion voice and talks about his life and how he came to be a Lion. He mentions his leading person for inspiration and talks about the group he is involved in. He also mentions how Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP has become more than expected.

January 19, 2024
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Chancellor

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus to Open Thursday, Jan 18

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024.

January 17, 2024
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Chancellor

Strategic Plan Reports Announced

In the continuing effort to fully implement our new strategic plan, institutional leaders have submitted Institutional Effectiveness Reports and Plans. These documents report on benchmarks and outcomes of previous strategies as well as sharing plans...

January 17, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Emergency Management Team met this morning to discuss the safety of reopening campus tomorrow. Though the National Weather Service predicts mid-day temperatures to be well above freezing, we know that during the early morning and late evening...

January 16, 2024
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FeaturedArts and Sciences

Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return

As Arkansas braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP –...

January 15, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Closure Jan 16, 2024

After examining the National Weather Service’s predictions for overnight temperatures in the single digits and in consultation with local law enforcement, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Emergency Management Team has made the decision to close the campus and cancel all...

January 15, 2024
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day
EventsFeaturedNewsStudents

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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Chancellor

Weather and Safety

Leaders at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP-Fort Smith take your safety very seriously. The Chief of Police at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Police Department, Chief Ray Ottman, attends National Weather Service weather briefings twice daily to ensure that we have the latest...

January 08, 2024
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Athletic Director Curtis Janz walks along the sidelines during a game
AthleticsLion Voices

A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.

January 08, 2024
Quynh Nguyen, 2016 graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
AlumniBusiness and Industry

Achieving her Dreams

Quynh Nguyen, a 2016 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith graduate, immigrated from Vietnam with her family when she was 12. As a non-English speaking student, the language barrier was an obstacle she overcame her entire life. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP was a place that...

January 08, 2024
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee poses with her dog, Alfredo. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Belltower can be seen in the background.
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee

Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.

January 08, 2024
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CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,â€� the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

January 01, 2024
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

2023: A Year of Achievement

Much of what happened at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Board of Trustees this May.

December 18, 2023
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Chancellor

Chancellor's End of Semester Update

As we come to the end of fall 2023 I offer my most sincere congratulations to our graduates whose commencement ceremonies are tomorrow. I look forward to celebrating with you and your family and friends!

December 15, 2023
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News

Airo Honored as an Association of Energy Engineers Fellow

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Director of Plant Operations Robert Airo was made Association of Energy Engineers Fellow in October 2023. Airo became the first AEE Fellow in Arkansas.

December 01, 2023
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPPAthleticsEventsNewsStudentsÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag

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
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Business and IndustryCommunityFeatured

Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

November 30, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Ashley Daney

Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...

November 29, 2023
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EventsNewsStudents

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
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

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

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