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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin speaks at a podium in front of a backdrop displaying the seal for the Attorney General of Arkansas.
CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to 17cºÚÁÏ

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...

October 01, 2025
Portrait of Noah Schmidt in the 17cºÚÁÏ Campus Green.

Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe

From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the 17cºÚÁÏ â€“ Fort Smith — and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...

September 30, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler smiles underneath the trees in the 17cºÚÁÏ Campus Green
Health Education and Human Sciences

Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...

September 29, 2025
17cºÚÁÏ Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, September 26, 2025

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.

September 26, 2025
Jarren McAllister stands in the Stubblefield Arena seats tossing a basketball in one hand
AthleticsHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity

Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.

September 26, 2025
The 17cºÚÁÏ campus from the air
FeaturedNews

17cºÚÁÏ Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education

17cºÚÁÏ once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.

September 23, 2025
Abby Summitt spins a basketball on the court of the Stubblefield Center at 17cºÚÁÏ
Arts and SciencesAthleticsLion Voices

Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.

September 19, 2025
A family poses with letters that spell out 17cºÚÁÏ at Family Weekend
CommunityEventsFeatured

Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
Lee Stovall
Business and Industry

Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency

Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith students studying business.

September 15, 2025
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
Health Education and Human SciencesLion VoicesStudents

Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford

Hailey Hadley, a junior at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.

September 12, 2025
17cºÚÁÏ students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

17cºÚÁÏ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
Donors tour the 17cºÚÁÏ Nursing Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house
Health Education and Human Sciences

Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House

17cºÚÁÏ unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.

September 11, 2025
Group of geoscience students pose on the Great Sand Dunes on trip to Colorado
Arts and SciencesFeaturedStudentsResearch

Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student

Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado

September 11, 2025
17cºÚÁÏ Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, September 5, 2025

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.

September 05, 2025
paper pennants hang across the 17cºÚÁÏ bell tower

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to 17cºÚÁÏ

The 17cºÚÁÏ â€“ Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

September 04, 2025
Elmer Reyes, of Elmer's Chem-Dry, accepts his award for Hispanic-Owned Small Business with his family
CommunityFeatured

Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner

Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.

September 04, 2025
From left to right: Dean Kim Needy and Provost Indrajeet Chaubey from the 17cºÚÁÏ sit next to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, and Latisha Settlage, dean for the College of Business and Industry, sign engineering partnership renewal between the two universities,
Business and IndustryFeaturedNews

17cºÚÁÏ Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith and the 17cºÚÁÏ renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at 17cºÚÁÏ.

September 04, 2025
The bakery district against a bright blue sky
CommunityEvents

Nominations Open for 17cºÚÁÏ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District

The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.

August 25, 2025
Officials from 17cºÚÁÏ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education pose after signing an affiliation agreement.
Arts and SciencesFeatured

17cºÚÁÏ, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement

17cºÚÁÏ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified 17cºÚÁÏ students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.

August 25, 2025
Students gather around the judges at the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Iron Chef: Instant Ramen Edition competition
Students

Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students

Students at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.

August 25, 2025

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