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Homecoming

Homecoming | February 23-28, 2026

Where Memories Roar!

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith invites you to join us for a memorable Homecoming celebration! This is your chance to come back to your alma mater, reconnect with fellow alumni, and experience the Lion pride that still thrives on campus.

Please mark your calendar for February 23-28, 2026!

Registration

Registration details for 2026 coming soon!

Nominations are closed for 2026

Nominations are due by November 17, 2025. These awards will be presented at our alumni brunch on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Alumni-Owned Business of the Year

The Alumni-Owned Business of the Year Award at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a prestigious recognition celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and community impact demonstrated by an outstanding alumnus-owned business.

Recipients of this award exemplify the values of UAFS by fostering innovation, commitment to service, and integrity within their industry, making them an inspiring role model for current students, fellow alumni, and the local community.

Outstanding Young Alumni Awards

Our Outstanding Young Alumni Awards are awarded to alumni younger than 40 who are strong leaders within their career fields and have distinguished themselves through service to the university, community, state, or nation.

Spirit of Numa Award

This esteemed service award is bestowed by the Alumni Advisory Council to friends and other supporters in the community who champion the mission of UAFS through outstanding volunteer and/or philanthropic service. This award is given as recognition of a generous commitment to the UAFS community and its students. Just like all students feel a strong connection to our beloved mascot, Numa, award recipients are honored for their strong connection to UAFS.

Non-alumni, businesses, and groups are eligible to be nominated for this award.

Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award

This award is presented to a current or former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty or staff member who consistently and profoundly went above and beyond to set their students up for success – as students, young professionals, and as people.

Distinguished Alumni Award

In 1928 the first graduating class of Fort Smith Junior College coined the phrase “Through Diligence to Victory.” Inspired by their motto, this award is the highest alumni honor bestowed by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Recipients are alumni who exemplify this sentiment – having historically distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership in their professional lives, or through service to the university, community, state, or nation.

Please register for all of our homecoming activities.

Monday, February 23:

Pickleball | 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Recreation & Wellness Center

Thursday, February 26:

Women's Basketball Game | 5:30PM at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.

Criminal Justice Alumni Reunion | 6:00PM-8:00PM in the Echols Conference Room.

Men's Basketball Game | 7:30PM at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center

Friday, February 27:

College of Business & Industry Reunion | 6:00PM-8:00PM at the Campus Center Fireplace

Homecoming Tipoff | 6:30PM-8:30PM on the UAFS Campus Green

Saturday, February 28:

Alumni Brunch | 10:00AM-12:00PM in the Campus Center Reynolds Room

Homecoming Tailgate | 11:00AM-1:00PM in Lot K across from the Stubblefield Center

Women's Basketball Game | 1:00PM at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.

Men's Basketball Game | 3:00PM at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.

I don't see any of the Homecoming competition events on the registration. What do I do?

If you're a current student looking for one of the Registered Student Organization competitions, please check NUMALink for more info and registration.

In the past, I know that the alumni dinner was a little dressier. What should I wear to the brunch?

A consistent theme in our homecoming survey responses was that our alumni wanted more casually toned events. We hear you! All events are casual – including the alumni brunch. Wear your UAFS gear, or contact the Alumni Office if you don't have an alumni shirt and would like one. We'll get you hooked up!

I need to add/remove a guest from my registration. How do I do that?

As the event approaches, we cannot guarantee seating for added guests. If you have your event confirmation email, you can click the link inside to edit your initial registration. But if you have any trouble please email us at AlumniFREEuafs with your name, the email you used to register, and the guest who you need to add or remove.

Questions? Contact Us.

Feel free to contact the UAFS Alumni Office by phone, mail, or email.