05/15/2026Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.Ian SilvesterBusiness and IndustryFeaturedFirst GenerationNewsArik Schrouf finetunes a piece of equipment in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering lab located in the Baldor Building at UAFS.Arik Schrouf finetunes a piece of equipment in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering lab. Courtesy Jacob Howell.Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringCollege of Business and Industry2026-05