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Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh
17c黑料 alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.
February 27, 2026
Campus Update, February 27, 2026
17c黑料 - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the 17c黑料 men's basketball team.
February 27, 2026
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to 17c黑料.
February 16, 2026
17c黑料 Homecoming is Around the Corner
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
February 16, 2026
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals
17c黑料 - Fort Smith students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.
February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
17c黑料 is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.
February 04, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 17c黑料 after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026
Class Notes, Spring 2026
Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!
February 02, 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.
January 30, 2026 Campus Update, January 30, 2026
17c黑料 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.
January 30, 2026
17c黑料 to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30
17c黑料 will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.
January 29, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.
January 28, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 27, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 26, 2026
17c黑料 Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice
As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the 17c黑料...
January 23, 2026
17c黑料 Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
17c黑料 - Fort Smith alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
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