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Homecoming

Homecoming | Feb. 10-15

Where Memories Roar!

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith invites you to join us for a memorable Homecoming celebration! This is your chance to come back to your alma mater, reconnect with fellow alumni, and experience the Lion pride that still thrives on campus.

Before Homecoming, we encourage you to nominate your fellow alumni for one of our outstanding alumni awards featured on the Awards tab below. These honors are awarded on Saturday morning, February 15, at our Alumni Homecoming Reunion and Awards Brunch.

Registration

To register for a Homecoming event, please use the button below. If you're a student and looking for Homecoming competitions, check NumaLink.

Click Here To Register

Monday, Feb 10

Homecoming Kick-Off

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Campus Green
  • Let's kick-off homecoming week with a bang! Come out to the Campus Green to enjoy a free firework show. Campus and community members welcome. 

Thursday, Feb 13

Homecoming Mini Reunion

6pm - 8pm | TBD

Friday, Feb 14

UAFS Lions vs. William Jewell College Cardinals

4pm - 6pm | Crowder Field

Saturday, Feb 15

Alumni Reunion Brunch

10am - 12pm | Reynolds Room
  • Our annual reunion brunch is an alumni favorite! Come celebrate your time on campus with brunch before the tailgate and games as we announce the recipients of this year's alumni awards.

UAFS Lady Lions vs. University of Central Missouri Jennies

1pm - 2pm | Stubblefield Arena

 

UAFS Lions vs William Jewell College Cardinals

1pm - 3pm | Crowder Field

 

UAFS Lions vs. University of Central Missouri Mules

3pm - 4pm | Stubblefield Arena

 

UAFS Lions vs William Jewell College Cardinals

1pm - 3pm | Crowder Field

All alumni are invited to visit the VIP suite in the Stubblefield Center for drinks and hors d'oeuvres between the Men's and Women's basketball games on Saturday, February 15 (no registration required).

This year we are honoring the following class years:
  • 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, 1955, and 1945!

While homecoming is still in production, we're already busy behind the scenes making sure that this year's celebration is the culmination of all the outstanding work our Lions are doing in the wild.

Please use the links below to nominate alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of UAFS who are making a difference in their communities and professions.

Nominations are due by Jan. 6, 2025. These awards will be presented at our alumni brunch on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Alumni-Owned Business of the Year

The Alumni-Owned Business of the Year Award at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a prestigious recognition celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and community impact demonstrated by an outstanding alumnus-owned business.

Recipients of this award exemplify the values of UAFS by fostering innovation, commitment to service, and integrity within their industry, making them an inspiring role model for current students, fellow alumni, and the local community.

Submit Nomination

Outstanding Young Alumni Awards

Our Outstanding Young Alumni Awards are awarded to two alumni younger than 40 who are strong leaders within their career fields and have distinguished themselves through service to the university, community, state, or nation.

Submit Nomination

Spirit of Numa Award

This esteemed service award is bestowed by the Alumni Advisory Council to friends and other supporters in the community who champion the mission of UAFS through outstanding volunteer and/or philanthropic service. This award is given as recognition of a generous commitment to the UAFS community and its students. Just like all students feel a strong connection to our beloved mascot, Numa, award recipients are honored for their strong connection to UAFS.

Non-alumni, businesses, and groups are eligible to be nominated for this award.

Submit Nomination

Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award

This award is presented to a current or former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty or staff member who consistently and profoundly went above and beyond to set their students up for success – as students, young professionals, and as people.

Submit Nomination

Distinguished Alumni Award

In 1928 the first graduating class of Fort Smith Junior College coined the phrase “Through Diligence to Victory.” Inspired by their motto, this award is the highest alumni honor bestowed by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Recipients are alumni who exemplify this sentiment – having historically distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership in their professional lives, or through service to the university, community, state, or nation.

Submit Nomination

I don't see any of the Homecoming competition events on the registration. What do I do?

If you're a current student looking for one of the Registered Student Organization competitions, please check NumaLink for more info and registration.

In the past, I know that the alumni dinner was a little dressier. What should I wear to the brunch?

A consistent theme in our homecoming survey responses was that our alumni wanted more casually toned events. We hear you! All events are casual – including the alumni brunch. Wear your UAFS gear, or contact the Alumni Office if you don't have an alumni shirt and would like one. We'll get you hooked up!

I need to add/remove a guest from my registration. How do I do that?

As the event approaches, we cannot guarantee seating for added guests. Please email us at Alumni@uafs.edu with your name, the email you used to register, and the guest who you need to add or remove.

When is the homecoming registration deadline?

Registration closes for all events on Friday, February 7.

Questions? Contact Us.

Feel free to contact the UAFS Alumni Office by phone, mail, or email.