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Roberson '22 Landed Dream Job Following Graduation
When Blakelynn Roberson was a child, she admired her mother in uniform before heading to work as a corrections officer at a prison in Phoenix, Arizona. When Roberson was old enough, the stories her mother told her inspired her to follow in her mother’s...
June 21, 2022
Spring 2022 Deans List Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 20, 2022
Colby Edwards '20 Awarded Police Officer of the Year
During his first year on the force, 23-year-old Fort Smith Police Officer Colby Edwards experienced a whirlwind of press attention and commendations after using his skills, knowledge, and compassion to de-escalate a dangerous situation and save a...
June 14, 2022
UAFS Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Gallery of Art & Design exhibit “Permanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper” is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...
June 02, 2022
UAFS Art & Design Curates Galleries at the Bakery
Thanks to a new collaboration with The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Bakery District, Downtown Fort Smith has a new art venue: The District Art Galleries by UAFS.
May 27, 2022Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two UAFS criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
UAFS Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six UAFS student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month.
May 12, 2022
Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards
Five University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.
May 11, 2022
UAFS Releases 2022 Edition of Azahares Spanish Literary Magazine
Azahares, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s award-winning Spanish-language literary and arts magazine, released its 2022 edition this April, with contributors hailing from the UAFS campus to New York, Los Angeles to Chicago and even featuring...
May 04, 2022
2022 Commencement to Honor Nearly 1000 Earned Credentials
Saturday, May 7, 2022, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will honor close to 800 spring and summer graduates at the university’s 106th commencement ceremony. This year’s graduates will range in age from 17 to 59 and have collectively earned...
April 27, 2022
Drama Club to Host Red Bike Film
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Drama Club, will showcase a film adaptation of the stage play Red Bike from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Amphitheater on the UAFS campus.
April 25, 2022
UAFS Clubs Celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and “dino-mite” events.
April 21, 2022Windgate Art & Design Gallery displays Faculty works through May 13
“It’s always important, impactful, and inspiring for students to see what level of work the Art & Design faculty are producing,” said Matthew Bailey, gallery director of Windgate Art & Design.
April 11, 2022
Lions' Chronicle to Host Journalism Banquet on April 12
The Lions’ Chronicle, a student-run publication at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, will host a journalism banquet to celebrate writers across the greater Fort Smith region and Northwest Arkansas at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12,...
April 08, 2022
Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM
Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.
March 23, 2022
Electrical Engineer Aims for the Star
Anthony Ming has spent more than a year working as an Engineering Pathways intern at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for human spaceflight in Houston, Texas, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conduct...
February 15, 2022
Life Around the World and at Home
In December, UAFS announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
Criminal Justice Grad Shines as Protector
Andy would say it was no big deal, but his sister Darcy sees it differently.“He is a lifesaver,” she said recently.
February 14, 2022Media 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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