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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP graduates leave the stubblefield center after commencement
AlumniCommunity

Regalia Drive Slated April 18

The 2025-2026 Lion Leadership class will host a cap and gown donation drive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP campus.

April 02, 2026
Peter Cullum (right) talks to a student during a modeling class
AlumniArt and DesignLion Voices

Home is Where the Art Is

A Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.

March 30, 2026
Beck Pair, administrative assistant
Health Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

An Appreciative Return to the Fort

Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...

March 26, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP alum, Vi Le, '19, holds a sign saying she matched with radiology at Virginia Mason Seattle
AlumniArts and SciencesNews

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM

Alumni from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.

March 25, 2026
Arkansas trails offer hiking options for everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Arts and SciencesAsk the Expert

Ask the Expert: River Valley Hikes

Spring break is next week in the River Valley, and the forecast is looking beautiful. To help you make the most of it, we asked two of our biology faculty members, Dr. Jason Ortega and Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, to recommend a few favorite local nature...

March 19, 2026
An autumn scene from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background surrounded by red and orange leafed trees with leaves on the ground.
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
Dr. Stephen Husarik discusses sheet music.
Arts and SciencesCommunityEvents

Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance

Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.

March 16, 2026
Graduation cap with
EventsFeaturedStudents

Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid

The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.

March 13, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, March 13, 2026

The chancellor for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update about recent campus news.

March 13, 2026
Aerial photo of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus Green.
EventsStudents

CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.

March 09, 2026
Students and parents walk to their campus tours during Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Den Day
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPPEventsFirst Generation

Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP will host two “Transfer With Prideâ€� events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...

March 04, 2026
Hundred dollar bills
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPPFeaturedFirst GenerationFoundation

$3M in Scholarships Available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Students

Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...

March 04, 2026
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Career Fair Slated for March 5

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP students share why they chose to vote.
Ask the ExpertFeatured

Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.

March 02, 2026
the 2026 alumni award winners pose for a photo
Alumni

Alumni Award Winners Announced

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP recognized alumni, faculty, staff, and community leaders during its annual Homecoming brunch Feb. 28, presenting the 2026 Alumni-Owned Business of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumni, Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff, Spirit of Numa, and...

February 28, 2026
Chukwukere Ekeh poses in front of a firehouse door. Courtesy Jesh Anies
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.

February 27, 2026
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Chancellor

Campus Update, February 27, 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP men's basketball team.

February 27, 2026
Dr. Bun Song Lee stands outside of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Bell Tower in the background.
Bell TowerBusiness and IndustryLion VoicesResearch

From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant

With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.

February 23, 2026
Janet Miller smiles on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Campus Green during a sunny winter day.
First GenerationLion Voices

Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement

Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.

February 18, 2026
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
CommunityEventsFeatured

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP Homecoming is Around the Corner

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort Smith is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.

February 16, 2026

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