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A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
AdmissionsFeatured

Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to UAFS.

February 16, 2026
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
CommunityEventsFeatured

UAFS Homecoming is Around the Corner

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.

February 16, 2026
Assorted candies of multiple colors
Arts and SciencesFeatured

There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All

An associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.

February 13, 2026
Parker Reed, right, and UAFS alum Joseph Jones Jr. prepare a salad while volunteering at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith.
Community

Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.

February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith, administrative specialist for mathematics, stands in front of the UAFS Math Science Building
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First

When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she is finding that she's still making a difference...

February 05, 2026

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