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Lee Stovall
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency

Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students studying business.

September 15, 2025
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
Health Education and Human SciencesLion VoicesStudents

Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford

Hailey Hadley, a junior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.

September 12, 2025
UAFS students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

UAFS Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
Group of geoscience students pose on the Great Sand Dunes on trip to Colorado
Arts and SciencesFeaturedStudents

Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student

Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado

September 11, 2025
UAFS Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, September 5, 2025

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.

September 05, 2025
Elmer Reyes, of Elmer's Chem-Dry, accepts his award for Hispanic-Owned Small Business with his family
CommunityFeatured

Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner

Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.

September 04, 2025
paper pennants hang across the UAFS bell tower

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

September 04, 2025
From left to right: Dean Kim Needy and Provost Indrajeet Chaubey from the University of Arkansas sit next to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, and Latisha Settlage, dean for the College of Business and Industry, sign engineering partnership renewal between the two universities,
Business and IndustryFeaturedNews

UAFS Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at UAFS.

September 04, 2025
The bakery district against a bright blue sky
CommunityEvents

Nominations Open for UAFS Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District

The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.

August 25, 2025
Students gather around the judges at the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Iron Chef: Instant Ramen Edition competition
Students

Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students

Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.

August 25, 2025
Officials from UAFS and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education pose after signing an affiliation agreement.
Arts and SciencesFeatured

UAFS, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement

UAFS and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified UAFS students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.

August 25, 2025
UAFS Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, August 22, 2025

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.

August 22, 2025
Two UAFS students each hold a stuffed Numa at the 2024 Campus Picnic and Block Party
CommunityEvents

Mid-Week Party Invites UAFS Community

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.

August 22, 2025
Sarahi Ibarra (center) is surrounded by family and friends during her spring 2025 graduation from UAFS
AlumniArts and Sciences

Upward Bound to Law School

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.

August 21, 2025
Evening photo of the Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith
Arts and SciencesCommunityEventsFeatured

UAFS Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Summer 2025

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.

August 18, 2025
The UAFS Bell Tower with blue skies
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human Sciences

25 New Faculty Members Join UAFS

Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join UAFS for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.

August 18, 2025
Students share a group hug at the Cup Camp Color War
FeaturedStudents

Cub Camp: A UAFS Tradition

Often called the first tradition at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.

August 18, 2025
cubcamp participants throw colored powder into the air before starting the fall 2025 semester
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025

First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.

August 18, 2025
Two students pose on the sidewalk near the UAFS Bell Tower while others walk to class during the first day of the fall semester
EventsFeaturedStudents

Full Slate of Events Welcomes UAFS Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

August 14, 2025

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