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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
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
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
Ask the Expert: UAFS Psychology Explains Why We Like to be Scared
As Halloween approaches, haunted houses fill up, horror movies take over streaming platforms, and people across the country willingly sign up to be terrified. We asked our experts: What’s happening in the brain when fear sets in, and why do so...
October 27, 2025Media Relations
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