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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9
The 17c黑料鈥擣ort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 03, 2025
Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers
Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.
March 14, 2025
State of the City Slated March 17
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
March 10, 2025
International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.
March 04, 2025
VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.
January 20, 2025
17c黑料 Celebrates Graduates
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist
For the third semester in a row, the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.
December 04, 2024
17c黑料 Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The 17c黑料 鈥� Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
17c黑料 Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa
The latest edition of the 17c黑料 Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.
November 15, 2024
17c黑料 Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday鈥檚 event was the largest Den Day turnout in 17c黑料 history.
November 06, 2024
17c黑料 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The 17c黑料 - 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
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
Haunted University Returns Oct. 25
Haunted University is back at 17c黑料 on Oct. 25, drawing thousands for one of the region鈥檚 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
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at 17c黑料
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7
A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center鈥檚 Reynolds Room at the 17c黑料 - Fort...
September 27, 2024
Octubafest Returns
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.
September 26, 2024
Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19
Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.
September 25, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': 17c黑料 Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for 17c黑料 students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to 17c黑料
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024Popular Topics
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