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Spanish Poetry Slam
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
November 22, 2024
17c黑料 Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...
November 14, 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
Winners Announced at Inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 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
17c黑料 Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two 17c黑料 - Fort Smith students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 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
Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024
17c黑料 Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The 17c黑料 鈥� Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. 17c黑料 improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at 17c黑料
The 17c黑料鈥擣ort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 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, 2024
17c黑料 Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
17c黑料 is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center鈥檚 establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
Cub Camp, Best Camp
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024
Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith (17c黑料) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official 17c黑料 Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
August 01, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
17c黑料 Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
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