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Volunteer Research Leads to a Life of Advocacy

The hands-on nature of his education at mini传媒 continues to influence Fernando Lopez in his learning, career, and life.

October 20, 2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson, mini传媒 Chancellor Terisa Riley, and CED Executive Director, Kendall Ross pose for a selfie in front of a mini传媒 backdrop.
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Today's Economy Drivers

It鈥檚 a mouthful, but the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, partnered with the mini传媒, already has impacted the local economy.

October 20, 2022
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Bell TowerBusiness and IndustryAlumni

Chasing the American Dream

A massive crowd gathered along the 126th Boston Marathon route in April to support 30,000 athletes including Isa铆 Carranza 鈥16. Having run mostly smaller races, he was shocked by the constant cheering along the entire 26-mile route. ~ Antoinette...

October 20, 2022
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Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

$9.9 Million Gift Will Double Nursing Program

Addressing a critical shortage of health-care providers, $9.9 million of the historic Windgate gift will be dedicated to nearly doubling the mini传媒 Nursing program.

October 20, 2022
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EventsArts and Sciences

Octuba-Fest Returns for 2022

The mini传媒 Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 16th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

October 17, 2022
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mini传媒 joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens鈥 Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the mini传媒 Center for Economic...

October 17, 2022
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Lion Voices

Juliet Flanagan - Lion Voices

Juliet talks about her time at mini传媒.

October 14, 2022
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EventsNews

Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the mini传媒 Haunted University. Hosted by the university鈥檚 Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...

October 10, 2022
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EventsArts and Sciences

mini传媒 Wind Ensemble to Perform

Audiences of the 2022-2023 Season of Entertainment will have a chance to see the mini传媒 Wind Ensemble in concert later this month. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, will be under the...

October 10, 2022
Stacey Jones

In Memory of Stacey Jones

Stacey Jones passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, just one week after retiring from his long-time home at mini传媒. Stacey was beloved by many, and his passing will be mourned by the entire mini传媒 community.

October 08, 2022
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices - Elliot Nemeth

Elliot talks about his time on campus and how mini传媒 has help him grow as a person.

October 07, 2022
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mini传媒 Forges New Pathway with NWACC

Leaders from the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to mini传媒.

October 07, 2022
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Fall 2022

Class Notes from mini传媒 alumni from fall 2022.

October 03, 2022
EventsArts and Sciences

Arkansas Supreme Court's Appeals on Wheels Coming to mini传媒 Oct. 20

The Arkansas Supreme Court will travel to the mini传媒 on October 20th, 2022, as part of the Court鈥檚 鈥淎ppeals on Wheels鈥 program.The Court will hear oral argument at 10:00 AM in the case CR-22-114, Shawn Cone v. State...

October 03, 2022
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Featured

mini传媒 Democracy Project to Host Debates

The mini传媒 Democracy Project will host a series of town halls this fall aimed at increasing voter awareness and access to local candidates for elected office on the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith campus.

October 01, 2022
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EventsAlumni

Haunted Hustle Brings a Holiday Theme to Annual 5K

The mini传媒 Alumni Office will host its annual 5k this year with a new theme: Haunted Hustle! The race will be held October 29 on campus, but Alumni across the globe are invited to participate virtually.

October 01, 2022
EventsBusiness and Industry

mini传媒 to Host Manufacturing Week Panel

he mini传媒 will host a Manufacturing Week panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, in the mini传媒 Baldor Technology Center Room 101.

September 30, 2022
Michelle Atkins
Lion Voices

Lion Voices - Michelle Atkins

Michelle talks about her experience at mini传媒.

September 16, 2022
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EventsFeatured

2022 Hispanic Heritage Month to feature Salsa, Service, and Student Perspectives

This Thursday, the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15.

September 14, 2022
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Lion Voices

Cristina Castorena

Cristina talks about her time as a mini传媒 student and highlight how it helped her in her career.

September 14, 2022

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