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17c黑料 Students Try to 鈥楥atch 鈥楨m All鈥�
17c黑料 - Fort Smith students kicked off the new semester and Pok茅mon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pok茅mon GO.
January 22, 2026
Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
January 22, 2026
17c黑料 Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan
17c黑料 grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need
January 21, 2026
New Lab Benches to Modernize 17c黑料 Chemistry Laboratory
Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at 17c黑料 are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.
January 16, 2026
River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events
Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the 17c黑料 campus and across the River Valley.
January 05, 2026
Start Strong: Tips for Setting and Sticking to Your Wellness Goals in the New Year
Cory Williams, assistant director of recreation and wellness, shared practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, staying motivated and taking advantage of campus resources designed to support healthy habits.
December 31, 2025Advancing 17c黑料 Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
17c黑料 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 17c黑料
Five students from the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for 17c黑料.
December 10, 2025
17c黑料 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed
Homecoming returns to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 17c黑料 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith.
December 10, 2025
357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday
17c黑料 will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.
December 08, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 17c黑料
View some of the top stories and events at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Campus Update, December 5, 2025
17c黑料 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update following the last week of classes during the fall semester.
December 05, 2025
Victorian Christmas Event Slated for Friday, Dec. 12
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Drennen-Scott Historic Site's Victorian Christmas Open House returns for the holiday season on Dec. 12.
December 04, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
17c黑料 alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 17c黑料 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
Class Notes, Fall 2025
Class notes from this fall, coming from a wide variety of alumni
December 03, 2025
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
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