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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
Arkansas Tax-Free weekend Offers Savings for Students
Aug. 1-2 is tax-free weekend in Arkansas, designated to help students with the expense of back-to-school needs
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
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
Juneteenth: 17c黑料 BSA Shares Significance and Pride
This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.
June 18, 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
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 History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn
Since being founded in 1928, the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.
May 01, 2026
Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at 17c黑料.
May 01, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.
April 30, 2026 17c黑料 to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies details set
April 29, 2026
Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library
As the spring semester winds down at 17c黑料, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.
April 22, 2026
Sustainability at 17c黑料 for Earth Day and Every Day
Sustainability is a big component of Earth Day, and the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is dedicated to ensuring that its faculty, staff, and students are aware of and participate in sustainable practices every day.
April 17, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
17c黑料 17c黑料 will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Three Take Home Annual 17c黑料 Staff Awards
Staff members from the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious 17c黑料 Awards
Faculty members from the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
April 10, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the 17c黑料 Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
17c黑料 Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.
March 25, 2026
Learning Mandarin Made Easy
17c黑料 professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
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