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Hollenbeck Experiences DC Through Prestigious Internship
Although many UAFS students will have internships this summer, Claire Hollenbeck says hers is a true gem. “I think it’s one of the coolest internships out there,” she confided. Hollenbeck, who expects to graduate with a bachelor’s degree...
September 17, 2021
UAFS To Host Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its inaugural White Coat Ceremony for nursing students on Sept. 2 at Eastside Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
September 17, 2021
UAFS Earns Military Friendly Designation
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory Media, earning a place as one of 747 schools, colleges, and universities in the United States awarded the...
September 16, 2021
Lion Voices: Alexis Davis
Happy Friday, Lions! In honor of sorority recruitment this week, our #LionVoices feature is the woman in charge of it all, Alexis Davis. Alexis is a senior psychology major and social work minor from Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She is Vice President of Panhellenic...
September 03, 2021
Lion Voices: Braden Boyer
Today's #LionVoices feature is senior finance major and member of the UAFS Lions Men’s Basketball team, J. Braden Boyer
September 02, 2021
Campus Upgrades Progress at UAFS
Drivers on Grand Avenue have had a front-row seat to some of the most visible improvements on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus this summer, but there is plenty more going on than meets the eye. Summer is always a busy time for UAFS...
August 20, 2021
UAFS Concludes First Summer Bridge Program
Students who participated in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s first Summer Bridge in English program praised the program and the people they met through it.
August 20, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Lion Voices: Bao Ha
Happy Friday, Lions! Our first #LionVoices feature of August is Bao Ha, a senior Organizational Leadership major. Bao was born and raised in Vietnam and serves as Vice President of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, a UAFS Cub Camp chair, a MANE Event Leader,...
August 06, 2021
Sabo to Lead ASBTDC at The Bakery
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a new resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Arkansas River Valley. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)’s Fort Smith office is officially...
August 02, 2021
UAFS Student Embraces the Climb from Incarceration to Education
From a life of pain, anger, and self-destruction, UAFS student Ashley Caramez has found a way to heal and reach for a better future.
August 01, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 4: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing fulfilling, fun, moving, and monumental stories...
June 25, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 3: Juneteenth
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing impactful stories with the UAFS community. Ahead...
June 18, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 2: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing fulfilling, fun, moving, and monumental stories...
June 11, 2021
Spring 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Students with a 4.0 (straight-A) grade point average are marked...
June 10, 2021
Summer Reading Series Part 1: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing fulfilling, fun, moving, and monumental stories...
June 04, 2021
Adult Degree Completion Program urges others to ‘find their fire’
Brittany Sounyaphong has a piece of advice for people who might be considering the Adult Degree Completion Program at UAFS: Find your fire.
May 27, 2021
UAFS Geoscience Students Explore Research With Full Fellowships
Three UAFS geoscience graduates have demonstrated a wide range of research and disciplines in the program, and their graduate school plans and prestigious graduate fellowships, reflect the same diversity.
May 27, 2021Alumni Director Rick Goins Reflects on His Time at UAFS
Alumni Director Rick Goins Reflects on His Time at UAFS There’s an old saying that if you love what you do, you never go to work. Over the last 7 and a half years, I believe I have “gone to work” for about a total of three weeks. It has been...
May 26, 2021
$50,000 Arvest Gift Supports UAFS Bakery District Location
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced a $50,000 gift from Arvest Bank this Friday, May 21, 2021, which will support the university’s strategic investments at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith. In recognition of the gift,...
May 21, 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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