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Changing Focus
Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...
February 14, 2022
Lions Find Love at UAFS
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week’s #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All UAFS students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year’s events are themed, “The Wild Roarin’ West,” and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022
Black History Month Slate Announced
Throughout February, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS.
February 01, 2022
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
Click here to access up-to-date weather alerts at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
February 01, 2022
Stealey Exhibit Opens at Windgate Gallery
Award-winning artist and educator Dr. Jo Stealey’s exhibit “EXTRA/ORDINARY” is now on display at the Windgate Art & Design Gallery on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public...
January 26, 2022
ReadThis! Slate Kicks Off with Killers of the Flower Moon
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2022 Read This! community literacy program, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 122 of the Boreham Library. The event will also be streamed via Zoom.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022
Chancellor's Message:A One-Week Remote Pivot
UAFS will move instruction and operations to remote delivery beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, January 14 with plans to return to campus, Monday, January 24.
January 14, 2022
Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2022
Alumni Office Hosts Self Leadership Seminar
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Office of Alumni Engagement in partnership with the UAFS Center for Business and Professional Development will host a professional development workshop titled “Self-Leadership,” on Thursday, Jan. 13 from...
January 10, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Welcome to Spring 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares a message about the return to campus, safe COVID-19 operations, and the on-time and on-budget opening of the UAFS Center for Economic Development.
January 07, 2022
Cantu Named Dean of College of Health, Education & Human Sciences
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. Antonio “Dean” Cantu as the Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences. Cantu will begin his role Feb. 1, 2022.
December 27, 2021Nursing Pinning Ceremony Held Dec. 17
The College of Health, Education, & Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual 51st Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Award Pinning Ceremony for graduates of the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at 6...
December 20, 2021Media 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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