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UAFS Slated to Host Candidate Town Halls
Candidates for Fort Smith's Board of Directors at-large Positions 5 and 6 and Mayor will speak at back-to-back town halls hosted by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on Oct. 12 and 13.
October 08, 2026
Fall All Majors Career Fair Slated for Oct. 7
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosts its All Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Students and alumni will have opportunities to meet and network with 40 companies and graduate schools about part-time positions, full-time jobs, and continuing...
October 06, 2026
UAFS to Perform 20th Annual Octubafest
Octubafest returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for its 20th year. Low brass performers from 9th grade and up are welcome to join in and play.
October 06, 2026
Campus Update, October 2, 2026
Dr. Terisa Riley, chancellor of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith shares an update featuring UAFS Athletics, Hispanic Heritage Month, a community donation, the annual Suit Up event, financial aid, and student events.
October 02, 2026
Rickman Reflects on Leadership Following ELA
When Blake Rickman was selected for the Executive Leadership Academy, he expected to learn more about the complexities of college leadership and the challenges facing college presidents. What he found over the course of the year was something even...
October 01, 2026
Jayden Robinson
Jayden Robinson came to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith already established as a leader among his Northside classmates. At UAFS, his leadership has blossomed to a degree he didn’t think was possible.
September 30, 2026
Brookelyn Davis
From biology to cross country, sophomore Brookelyn Davis has people at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith who are cheering her on every step of the way.
September 30, 2026
Riplee Breeden
In movies and TV shows, college campuses are idyllic places where everyone’s wearing a branded hoodie, studying under oak trees, and having thoroughly provoking discussions on the lawn. For junior Riplee Breeden, the University of Arkansas - Fort...
September 30, 2026
Tony Holloway
“At UAFS, you’re not just a number. You’re a student people know. It’s inspiring.” said Tony Holloway, Clarksville High School grad earning his Associate Degree in Nursing at UAFS. Here, Tony says, his nursing professors know him well enough...
September 30, 2026
Emani Green
At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Emani Green, has grown as a leader and is "becoming the woman (she) always had the potential to be."
September 30, 2026
Alyvia Jean Scroggins
“UAFS is somewhere you can thrive!” senior media communications student, Alyvia Jean Scroggins said. “I have changed so much since coming to UAFS. In the last three years, I have been challenged in ways that I would never imagined and have...
September 30, 2026
From Opera to AI: One UAFS Alum Shares His Journey
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith graduate, Chris Lopez, '09, would be the first to admit that his journey from classically trained opera singer to artificial intelligence wasn't planned. UAFS was the first of many steps he credits for the life...
September 30, 2026
Ella Driscoll
Senior geoscience major Ella Driscoll, details how the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has "given (her) the opportunity of a lifetime."
September 30, 2026
Lesly Nájera
Lesly Nájera, a sonography major, says UAFS is a place where students feel they belong from the moment they arrive on campus.
September 30, 2026
Sharing Her True Self
Catherine González, TRIO Upward Bound coordinator, connects with students and others over her Hispanic heritage and her status as a first-generation student, international student, and UAFS alum.
September 29, 2026
At Home in an Online Classroom
Visiting instructor of criminology, CristiAnna Page, uses her background in online learning and as a non-traditional student to make her virtual classes engaging.
September 29, 2026
UAFS Ranks No. 5 Among Top Public Schools in U.S. News Report
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith once again earned high marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
September 24, 2026
FSPS Teachers to Receive 50% off Masters Tuition Through New Program
UAFS has launched a Corporate Partner Program that will allow employees of participating school districts to receive a 50% tuition discount toward a Master of Education degree, with Fort Smith Public Schools serving as the program’s first partner.
September 23, 2026
Future Educator Finds Comfort in the Uncomfortable
Maymester trip to Belize helps biology and education students look toward their futures
September 22, 2026
Radio Flyer leader Robert Pasin to Keynote CED Awards
Robert Pasin, chief wagon officer of Radio Flyer and the grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, will serve as keynote speaker for the third annual CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Thursday, Nov. 5, at The Bakery District.
September 21, 2026Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
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