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Symphony, University Bands Bring Beautiful Music to Campus Green

The Fort Smith Symphony and the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Symphony on the Green this weekend, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and families. The Saturday, April 1, event kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and is free...

March 29, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Open House Welcomes Adult Learners

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host an open house for its Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Business and Professional Development at the Bakery District in downtown...

March 27, 2023
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New Obstacle Course Coming to UAFS

At 10 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Veterans Organization and ROTC program will host an inaugural event, "Endurance: The Obstacle Course," at the UAFS Intramural Fields.

March 27, 2023
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Employee Mental Health Top of Mind for UAFS Human Resources

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prides itself on having some of the most dedicated and highly-qualified faculty and staff in the country – experts who choose to bring their knowledge and skill to the River Valley. To help ensure the people...

March 23, 2023
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SpotlightsBusiness and Industry

From WATC to Welder

It isn’t every day when the lightbulb clicks on as if by magic, shining a light on the perfect career path. But for Clayton Moellers, that’s exactly how it happened. Nearly five years ago, as a freshman in high school, the opportunity to take...

March 23, 2023
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Staff Voices: Chelsea Cowan

It takes a dedicated team to put together the hundreds of events, classes, and panels put on at the UAFS Center for Economic Development through the Family Enterprise Center (FEC), the Center for Professional Business Development (CPBD), and the...

March 22, 2023
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Women Seek to Amplify their Voices in New Student Organization

On the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus, a new student organization is making an impact – and a difference. IDEAL Women, one of the university’s newest student organizations, was created by women for women with the goal of creating...

March 22, 2023
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Nicki Stancil

Hailing from the small town of Tiffin, Ohio, Doctor Nicki Stancil found herself at home when she arrived at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus in the fall of 2015. Since then, Dr. Stancil has become a pillar in the media communication...

March 22, 2023
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NewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Director of Child Development Center Passionate about Early Education

Annette Lauver had a resume full of things that made her perfect for her new role as director of the Little Lions Child Development Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

March 21, 2023
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UAFS Democracy Project Celebrates Women of Achievement

To celebrate the achievements of local women, UAFS Democracy Project will mark Women’s History Month with a town hall event at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

March 21, 2023

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