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Loss of a Lion
Dr. Sandi Sanders of the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith has died. She was a champion for the university for nearly three decades.
July 29, 2026
17c黑料 Launches Lion Family Connection
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith partnered with CampusESP to launch Lion Family Connection, an online portal for families and supporters of prospective and current students.
July 27, 2026
Details on 17c黑料 Move-In
Students will begin moving into 17c黑料 on-campus housing starting August 12. Details and important information for a smooth move are listed.
July 24, 2026
17c黑料 Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards
Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.
July 22, 2026
Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
17c黑料 Fraternity Awarded National Distinction
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith was named one of 28 chapters from around the nation to win a Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence (FACE Award). The award will be presented at the fraternity's...
July 14, 2026
Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
17c黑料 Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication
17c黑料 Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition聽campaign publication.
July 01, 2026
Tours Influence College Decision, Says 17c黑料 Campus Visit Coordinator
Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.
June 26, 2026
Summer Steps for Fall Success
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith recently hosted the first of five Mane Events of the summer on May 19. Mane Event, the required first-year student orientation, helps give students and their families a glimpse at what life looks like at 17c黑料....
June 10, 2026
Advising Helps Students Find First-Year Success
The 17c黑料 Director of First-Year Advising discusses the benefits of meeting with a college advisor and dispels common misconceptions students have.
June 08, 2026
Q&A with Provost Ray Green
Dr. Ray Green, 17c黑料鈥檚 new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, has spent decades helping students transform their lives through higher education. A first-generation college graduate, longtime professor, and nationally recognized academic...
May 29, 2026
Dr. Ray Green to Serve as Provost
Dr. Raymond Green has been named the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at 17c黑料, following a national search, Chancellor Riley聽announced Thursday, May 28.
May 28, 2026
Memorial Day with 17c黑料 Veterans
As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, there鈥檚 no better time to honor the lives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice than Memorial Day.
May 25, 2026
Students Pass Down Traditions for Future Lions
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is full of traditions for students to experience and bond over when they become alumni.
May 19, 2026
17c黑料 Confers Spring Grads
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at 17c黑料 Begin in June
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future
Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith.
May 15, 2026
17c黑料 Alum Cyndi Glidewell Turned Nursing Degree into Lifetime of Adventure
Cyndi Glidewell's professional life has spanned hospital floors, international consulting projects, book publishing and a niche travel business and all started with a nursing degree from Westark Community College.
May 07, 2026
Gov. Sanders Keynotes Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing Open House
17c黑料 celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development Centers with an open house and ribbon cutting Monday, May 4, welcoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...
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