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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal
Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she can stay...
December 02, 2025
First to go but not Alone
More than half of the students who attend the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...
March 19, 2025
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.
July 21, 2023
Lion Scholars Program, Preparing Students for Success
Despite fall classes not beginning until Monday, August 21, Academic Success Center staff at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are busy preparing incoming first-year students for academic success through the Lion Scholars program.
June 27, 2023
Johnson: Everyone Supports Student Success
As part of the 2021 reorganization, leaders at UAFS took a step back to look at student success and retention in a holistic way.
February 14, 2022Media 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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