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Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the UAFS Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
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Three Take Home Annual UAFS Staff Awards

Staff members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
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Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious UAFS Awards

Faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...

April 10, 2026
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Green space Created at 53rd Street Corridor

New green way created on 53rd Street between Baldor and Windgate buildings

April 08, 2026
UAFS students describe their research at the student research symposium
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Research Symposium Slated April 10

The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library. 

April 06, 2026
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Advanced Manufacturing Sets Standard

This fall, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith launched Arkansas’s first Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a highly anticipated program that will strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of the River Valley’s most...

April 03, 2026
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Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.

April 03, 2026
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Regalia Drive Slated April 18

The 2025-2026 Lion Leadership class will host a cap and gown donation drive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the UAFS campus.

April 02, 2026
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Home is Where the Art Is

A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.

March 30, 2026
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An Appreciative Return to the Fort

Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...

March 26, 2026
UAFS alum, Vi Le, '19, holds a sign saying she matched with radiology at Virginia Mason Seattle
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UAFS Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM

Alumni from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.

March 25, 2026
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
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Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance

Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.

March 16, 2026
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Campus Update, March 13, 2026

The chancellor for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update about recent campus news.

March 13, 2026
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Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid

The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.

March 13, 2026
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CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.

March 09, 2026
Students and parents walk to their campus tours during UAFS Den Day
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Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot

UAFS will host two “Transfer With Pride” events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...

March 04, 2026
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$3M in Scholarships Available to UAFS Students

Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...

March 04, 2026
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UAFS Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
UAFS students share why they chose to vote.
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Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.

March 02, 2026

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