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17c黑料 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 17c黑料 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 17c黑料 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Seven Welcomed to 17c黑料 Alumni Advisory Council
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 17c黑料 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 17c黑料 ROTC
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the 17c黑料 Campus...
September 07, 2023
17c黑料 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
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 17c黑料 Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
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 Mailbag: Welcome
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things 17c黑料 and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
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
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
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
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
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Tax-Free Savings
Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend means savings for 17c黑料 - Fort Smith students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the 17c黑料 Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
August 02, 2023
Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik
In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that 17c黑料 鈥� Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...
July 26, 2023
From Lions to Tigers: Coach Bryce Neal
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the LSU softball program introduced Bryce Neal as the newest assistant coach to join the Tigers鈥� staff in Baton Rouge. His hiring comes on the heels of a meteoric rise in the softball coaching world and is backed by...
July 12, 2023
From 17c黑料 to Preserver of History: Anna Vincent
Anna Vincent, a history graduate ('17) of the 17c黑料 鈥� Fort Smith, finds herself twenty miles from the 17c黑料 campus, where history and culture are buried in time. The Spiro Mounds in Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, contain artifacts from...
July 03, 2023
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
Exclusive New Career Beckoned to 17c黑料 Grad
Part of what Hannah Cervantes likes about her new career is its exclusivity.
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