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Arts and Sciences

Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?

Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

October 31, 2025
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CommunityFeaturedNews

Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winners Recognized

The second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards recognized ten businesses and individuals from across the region.

October 31, 2025
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CommunityEvents

Almost, Maine Takes Stage Nov. 6-8

UAFS Theatre will present John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, Nov. 6-8 in Breedlove Auditorium.

October 28, 2025
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Business and IndustryFeaturedIntrepid Ambition

Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Arrives at UAFS

UAFS has installed new state-of-the-art robotics and automation equipment in its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through more than $5.7 Million in HIRED grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Department...

October 27, 2025
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CommunityEventsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Nursing Students to Assist at Minority Health Fair

Senior nursing students from the UAFS Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will administer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines during a community health fair Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4916 High...

October 23, 2025
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29

UAFS will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

October 23, 2025
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Business and IndustryNews

Four Programs Earn ATMAE Reaccreditation

Four University of Arkansas – Fort Smith degree programs have earned reaccreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), reflecting the university’s commitment to academic quality and workforce readine...

October 23, 2025
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EventsNews

Suit Up Prepares Students for All Majors Career Fair Oct. 29

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual SUIT UP event at JCPenney on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at Central Mall. The event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for...

October 20, 2025
UAFS Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, October 17, 2025

UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a brief campus update.

October 17, 2025
Kendrix Holcomb (center) points to the camera during his graduation in May 2024 in the Stubblefield Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. He is adorned with his fraternity stoll and Homecoming King 2024 stoll, as well as with multiple cords.
AdmissionsAlumni

Finding Identity at UAFS: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...

October 15, 2025
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AdmissionsFeaturedNews

Fall Den Day Slated for Nov. 13

UAFS will host its largest undergraduate recruitment event of the year, Den Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Designed to give prospective students a firsthand look at life as a Lion, Den Day invites high school juniors, seniors, and...

October 15, 2025
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AdmissionsNews

Transfer with Pride Visits UACC Morrilton

UAFS will visit the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, to meet with students interested in transferring to UAFS.

October 15, 2025
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CommunityEvents

Wounded Warrior Project to Visit UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and Wounded Warrior Project will host a free public event Monday, Oct. 20, to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with connection, support services, and community resources.

October 14, 2025
Two riders, Jenny Kliest (right) and Kiyah Homes, pedal their bikes uphill on a two-lane road on the Cumberland Plateau neear Pikeville, Tennessee, during the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
AlumniFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Alumna Rides Through History

Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.

October 13, 2025
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CommunityNews

Paint the Town Blue Reaches New Heights

More than 100 businesses across Fort Smith, Greenwood, Van Buren, and Lavaca joined the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith this August to celebrate the start of the fall semester with the third annual “Paint the Town Blue” campaign.

October 13, 2025
UAFS Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, October 10, 2025

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update, including the changes to fall break.

October 10, 2025
Portrait of of Joel Manby
EventsFeatured

Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards

Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.

October 09, 2025
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FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award

Clements' family was named the UAFS Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.

October 06, 2025
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Arts and SciencesEvents

Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025

The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.

October 06, 2025
UAFS Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, October 3, 2025

UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update before Family Weekend.

October 03, 2025

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