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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

May 01, 2026
Dignitaries pose with the HIRED grant check that helped fund the workforce development center
Business and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentCommunityEvents

Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...

May 01, 2026
Portrait of Megan Nichols, '15.
AlumniBell TowerBusiness and Industry

Foundation Forged in Fort Smith

Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.

May 01, 2026
Sharon Winn (center) views the commemorative brick purchased by her husband, Jim (right), that is in Lion Pride Square.
AlumniBusiness and IndustryNews

UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

May 01, 2026
Carol Hill, center, accepts the Lucille Speakman Excellence Award with her son, Derek, and daughter, CarolAnn
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Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children

Many people describe the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at UAFS for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.

May 01, 2026

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