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Campus Update, August 22, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
August 22, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Community
The Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
Class Notes, Summer 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Cub Camp: A Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú.
August 14, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Center for Economic Development's Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
August 13, 2025
Home Among the Halls: Joe England
Joe England, resident director for the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.
August 08, 2025
RAs at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Excited to Meet New Residents
Resident assistants at the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 08, 2025
Awareness and Education to Save Lives at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú
The Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with Arkansas's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú
The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú.
July 31, 2025
Campus Update, July 25, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú.
July 25, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
July 23, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025
¡Bienvenido a España!: Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·¹ú²ú junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
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