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Austin Miller, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP senior
Lion VoicesBusiness and Industry

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

Austin Miller is a senior at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023
Laura standing next to a tree and in front of a river.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.

September 22, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus Green from above
FeaturedNews

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023
Student walks across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP campus with her backpack and a smile
EventsNews

College Fair Coming to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Bakery District
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
Jasmine Rosa sitting on a bench smiling
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP web specialist, Scott Goines
Lion Voices

Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
Stock image of a calculator and pen on top of accounting and finance documents.
EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
EventsFeaturedNews

Constitution Week at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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NewsÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
peter sits on cement stairs
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta

Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.

September 08, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP cub camp students gather under the bell tower
FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
NewsAlumni

Seven Welcomed to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Alumni Advisory Council

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
EventsNews

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP ROTC

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus...

September 07, 2023
View of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
EventsNews

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Harold Keller,
Art and DesignArts and SciencesEvents

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
Student Disability Services' new space at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, Flanders 114
News

Student Disability Services Moves Location

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Personal de la Oficina de Admisiones de la Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP
Events

La Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023

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