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Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
Ross Enrolls in Emerging Leaders Program
Kendall Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, has been named to the 2026 cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Emerging Leaders Program.
July 01, 2026
UAFS Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication
UAFS Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition campaign publication.
July 01, 2026
The ‘-Gist’ of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at UAFS.
June 30, 2026
Spirit of Success Starts with Advising
Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes UAFS fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.
June 29, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,” said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. “We have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 2026
Tours Influence College Decision, Says UAFS Campus Visit Coordinator
Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.
June 26, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
UAFS has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
Ask the Expert: Solar Fun this Summer
Using solar power at your home can be inexpensive and fun without attaching large panels to your roof, says electrical engineering professor Kevin Lewelling in this month's Ask the Expert.
June 23, 2026
UAFS Students Win Autonomous Vehicle Challenge
The UAFS engineering team won the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Challenge on April 16 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain, earning first place and best presentation honors in a statewide competition sponsored by the Arkansas Space...
June 23, 2026
Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work
Three University of Arkansas – Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...
June 22, 2026
Juneteenth: UAFS BSA Shares Significance and Pride
This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.
June 18, 2026
Ask the Expert: Flag Day
In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...
June 12, 2026
Summer Steps for Fall Success
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith recently hosted the first of five Mane Events of the summer on May 19. Mane Event, the required first-year student orientation, helps give students and their families a glimpse at what life looks like at UAFS....
June 10, 2026
Advising Helps Students Find First-Year Success
The UAFS Director of First-Year Advising discusses the benefits of meeting with a college advisor and dispels common misconceptions students have.
June 08, 2026
Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate Arkansas' Birthday
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate Arkansas’ 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.
June 08, 2026
Ask the Expert: Dr. Sandy Johnson
Sandra Marchese Johnson, M.D., is a dedicated supporter of education, a longtime friend of the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, and a faculty member at both UAMS and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this expert column she shares...
June 01, 2026
Q&A with Provost Ray Green
Dr. Ray Green, UAFS’s new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, has spent decades helping students transform their lives through higher education. A first-generation college graduate, longtime professor, and nationally recognized academic...
May 29, 2026
Dr. Ray Green to Serve as Provost
Dr. Raymond Green has been named the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UAFS, following a national search, Chancellor Riley announced Thursday, May 28.
May 28, 2026
Memorial Day with UAFS Veterans
As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, there’s no better time to honor the lives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice than Memorial Day.
May 25, 2026Media Relations
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