UAFS at a Glance
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 7,000 students each semester. UAFS aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.
History
For more than 90 years, the university has been a mainstay of Fort Smith with a history as unique as each student who ever enrolled.
read more about our historyMission & Vision
Mission
UAFS prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing global world while advancing economic development and quality of place.
Vision
UAFS will be a national model for preparing students for workforce mobility through education and professional development while serving as the thought leader in the region for workforce training.
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Campus Safety
Recently named the safest university in Arkansas, earning praise from online safety resource YourLocalSecurity.com. UAFS reports drastically lower crime rates than the national averages, and UPD goes above and beyond the call of duty, implementing proactive safety measures across campus.
Governance
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University Leadership 1
Dr. Terisa C. Riley
Dr. Riley is an experienced higher education administrator who has spent more than 25 years serving in virtually every facet of higher education, from academics to administration. An advocate of student access, opportunity, and success, Dr. Riley values the mission of public universities to provide excellent and affordable educational opportunities.
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Dr. Terisa C. Riley
Dr. Riley is an experienced higher education administrator who has spent more than 25 years serving in virtually every facet of higher education, from academics to administration. An advocate of student access, opportunity, and success, Dr. Riley values the mission of public universities to provide excellent and affordable educational opportunities.
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Dr. Terisa C. Riley
Dr. Riley is an experienced higher education administrator who has spent more than 25 years serving in virtually every facet of higher education, from academics to administration. An advocate of student access, opportunity, and success, Dr. Riley values the mission of public universities to provide excellent and affordable educational opportunities.
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The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The University is approved by the United States Department of Education, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Arkansas State Approving Agency for veterans' training.
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