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Rising Star Makes Fast 15
If Jasmine Smith was surprised to be named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2022 Fast 15, her boss wasn’t. “We are proud to see Jasmine on this list,” said Blake Rickman, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive...
May 09, 2022
2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022
Day of Giving
April 28 is a special day for UAFS. Not only is it our mascot Numa’s birthday, but it’s also when we celebrate our annual Day of Giving.
February 14, 2022
Alumna Makes History
Even when she was little, Caroline Speir was that girl, the one who wanted to stop to see every historical site, read every historical plaque, and understand every historical event.
February 14, 2022
Lions Find Love at UAFS
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmon’s life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
February 14, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year’s events are themed, “The Wild Roarin’ West,” and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022
Alumni Office Hosts Self Leadership Seminar
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Office of Alumni Engagement in partnership with the UAFS Center for Business and Professional Development will host a professional development workshop titled “Self-Leadership,” on Thursday, Jan. 13 from...
January 10, 2022
UAFS Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive
This semester, six area students attending UAFS will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.
October 04, 2021Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
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