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Jarren McAllister dribbles down the court at Stubblefield Arena during a UAFS men's basketball game.
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Cementing History on the Hardwood

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....

May 01, 2026
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UAFS Admissions Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support

Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.

May 01, 2026
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Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at UAFS.

May 01, 2026
Brenda Fredriksen, 24, runs down the court to assist her teammate during a close basketball game.
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Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

May 01, 2026
Fanny Wesley, center, was the first Black cheerleader at UAFS. At the 2026 Homecoming, she posed with the current UAFS Cheer team.
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Breaking Barriers without Knowing It

Fanny Wesley experienced a lot of firsts in her life. One of the most impactful was when she attended the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, then Westark College, and became the first Black cheerleader and first Black woman on the homecoming court.

May 01, 2026

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