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17cºÚÁÏ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
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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
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Cub Camp: A 17cºÚÁÏ Tradition

Often called the first tradition at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.

August 18, 2025
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Full Slate of Events Welcomes 17cºÚÁÏ Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith.

August 14, 2025
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17cºÚÁÏ Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.

August 13, 2025
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RAs at 17cºÚÁÏ Excited to Meet New Residents

Resident assistants at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.

August 08, 2025
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Awareness and Education to Save Lives at 17cºÚÁÏ

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith 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
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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
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TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith 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
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McIntosh Named 17cºÚÁÏ Director of First Year Advising

Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith

July 18, 2025
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‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025
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100 Families Partnership Personal to 17cºÚÁÏ Chancellor

17cºÚÁÏ new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...

May 20, 2025
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Education Major Inspires New Arkansas Law

One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at 17cºÚÁÏ, and using that harrowing moment to help change Arkansas...

May 08, 2025
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17cºÚÁÏ Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025

The 17cºÚÁÏ—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

May 01, 2025
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AI Expo at 17cºÚÁÏ May 1

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The 17cºÚÁÏ—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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17cºÚÁÏ Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.

April 22, 2025
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17cºÚÁÏ, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025
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18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith.

April 18, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at 17cºÚÁÏ.
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17cºÚÁÏ Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025

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