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Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 17c黑料 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
Dr. Nicha Otero, 17c黑料 Associate Professor of Psychology
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Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 17c黑料 associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the 17c黑料 community.

November 16, 2023
Mayeli Rivas, 17c黑料 junior nursing student
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First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas

17c黑料 - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 17c黑料, but the support and encouragement from her family and 17c黑料 staff has helped her achieve...

October 26, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 17c黑料 Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 17c黑料 - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 2023
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Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks

Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.

October 05, 2023
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17c黑料 Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

17c黑料 - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 17c黑料 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
17c黑料 students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023
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Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023
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Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks

Some people attend professional conferences with a combination of boredom and indifference, but not Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith.

June 28, 2023
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Spring 2023 Chancellor鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 List Announced

The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

June 28, 2023
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Exclusive New Career Beckoned to 17c黑料 Grad

Part of what Hannah Cervantes likes about her new career is its exclusivity.

June 28, 2023
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Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

June 16, 2023
Jayson Toney (left) and Callie Scherrey (right)
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Two 17c黑料 Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

May 24, 2023
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Kendra Abel

Educating educators is what Dr. Kendra Abel, assistant professor of elementary, middle level, and secondary education, takes pride in at the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith. However, her journey to this role was anything but ordinary.

May 24, 2023
Kathy Babb, Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development graduates, and Susan Krafft pose for a photo during cord ceremony.
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Babb Center for Career Services Honors Nine 17c黑料 Grads

Hundreds of students from the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith graduated to the tune of 鈥淧omp and Circumstance鈥 on Saturday, May 13, 2023. However, nine of those students walked across the stage with gold or silver cords to signify individual...

May 15, 2023
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences master's graduate, Jaime Vargas
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College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Celebrates Graduates

The 108th Commencement at the 17c黑料 鈥 Fort Smith began Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the graduation of more than 250 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences (CHEHS).

May 13, 2023

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