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Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the mini´«Ã½
AthleticsNewsStudents

Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent

Zane Gibson, the mini´«Ã½ men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...

April 19, 2024
mini´«Ã½ professors and puppies pose ahead of the mini´«Ã½ Boreham Library's long night against procrastination event
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name

The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the mini´«Ã½ with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.

April 19, 2024
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Strategic Plan & Campus Changes

I am writing to make you aware of some organizational changes which are predicated on the creation of our strategic plan pillars and on the priorities set by the University of Arkansas System.

April 19, 2024
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Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium

Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the mini´«Ã½ 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.

April 18, 2024
mini´«Ã½ mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier standing atop a pile of letters and the earth
Eventsmini´«Ã½ Mailbag

mini´«Ã½ Mailbag: Earth Day

The latest edition of the mini´«Ã½ Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the mini´«Ã½ has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...

April 17, 2024
Dr. Kannan watches wildlife in Belize
Arts and Sciences

Fourth Fulbright Award Sends Kannan to Malaysia

In a letter of congratulations to Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of Biological Science, Chancellor Terisa Riley wrote, “I can honestly say that throughout my long career, I have never known anyone who has received four Fulbrights. What an outstanding...

April 17, 2024
High school students attend Den Day
AdmissionsArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

mini´«Ã½ Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade

The mini´«Ã½ hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...

April 12, 2024
AthleticsFeatured

Swing into the History of mini´«Ã½ Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the mini´«Ã½ from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
Mary sobhani holds the 2024 Azahares magazine
Arts and SciencesNews

Azahares Launches 2024 Edition

The mini´«Ã½ announced the release of the 2024 edition of Azahares, the university’s award-winning Spanish-language literary magazine with a standing-room-only celebration April 11.

April 12, 2024
A mini´«Ã½ School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Teaching the Educators of the Future

The School of Education at the mini´«Ã½ has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, mini´«Ã½ students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...

April 12, 2024
mini´«Ã½ nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the mini´«Ã½ prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.

April 12, 2024
Featured

Lion Company Leads the Way

At the mini´«Ã½, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.

April 12, 2024
mini´«Ã½ Volleyball, credit Eddie Kelly
AthleticsFeatured

mini´«Ã½ Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the mini´«Ã½ has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...

April 12, 2024
Author, Colson Whitehead, signs copies of his books following a guest-speaking event at mini´«Ã½
Featured

Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'

The Read This! program at the mini´«Ã½ is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.

April 12, 2024
Men of Excellence executive board
Featured

Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders

At the mini´«Ã½, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.

April 12, 2024
Attendee at the 2023 symposium on human trafficking at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Arts and SciencesEventsNews

April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues

mini´«Ã½, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the mini´«Ã½ Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...

April 12, 2024
mini´«Ã½ graduate smiles for the camera holding his diploma and a
AlumniArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsFeaturedFirst GenerationHealth Education and Human SciencesNewsStudents

What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the mini´«Ã½ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as mini´«Ã½ alums.

April 11, 2024
Erin Kimmerle on the set of the National Geographic documentary Expedition Amelia
Arts and SciencesEventsFeatured

Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at mini´«Ã½

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.

April 10, 2024
Events

Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence

On Friday, April 5, the mini´«Ã½ administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.

April 09, 2024
ROTC members on a hike
CommunityEvents

Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the mini´«Ã½ is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024

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