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View All Featured StoriesRespiratory Therapy Program Earns State Approval for Fall 2027 Launch
UAFS has received approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer its planned Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy, clearing another major...
October 28, 2026UAFS Earns First National Insititutes of Health Grant
UAFS has received its first grant from the National Institutes of Health, securing $132,000 for advanced scientific equipment that will expand undergraduate research opportunities...
October 19, 2026UAFS Ranks No. 5 Among Top Public Schools in U.S. News Report
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith once again earned high marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
September 24, 2026Recent Stories
View All Recent StoriesUAFS Honors 10 at Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
UAFS recognized 10 businesses and community leaders for their achievements in entrepreneurship, family business, leadership, and service during the third annual Excellence in Family...
November 05, 2026UAFS Slated to Host Candidate Town Halls
Candidates for Fort Smith's Board of Directors at-large Positions 5 and 6 and Mayor will speak at back-to-back town halls hosted by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on Oct....
October 08, 2026UAFS to Perform 20th Annual Octubafest
Octubafest returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for its 20th year. Low brass performers from 9th grade and up are welcome to join in and play.
October 06, 2026Chancellor Updates
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