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Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at UAFS. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...

Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with UAFS Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

When Class Is Half a World Away

As Shatoya Freeman’s day is just beginning, most of her professors are preparing for the second half of their day. It’s not due to an overnight schedule or a desire to sleep in. Instead, it’s due to the expanse of being four time zones apart.

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at UAFS

Austin Miller is a senior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at UAFS amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UAFS Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

UAFS Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

Cub Camp Kick Off

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

From Lions to Tigers: Coach Bryce Neal

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the LSU softball program introduced Bryce Neal as the newest assistant coach to join the Tigers’ staff in Baton Rouge. His hiring comes on the heels of a meteoric rise in the softball coaching world and is backed by...

Faculty Voices: Dr. Randall Stone

Since the fall of 2020, Dr. Randall Stone has called the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith his professional home. However, as a native of Fort Smith, the city has always been home. He is a UAFS alum who now teaches accounting to current Lions.

Spring 2023 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...

Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

Class, Half A World Away

While most of her professors are getting ready for the second half of their day, Shatoya Freeman, 32, a student enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is just waking up.

Babb Center for Career Services Honors Nine UAFS Grads

Hundreds of students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith graduated to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” on Saturday, May 13, 2023. However, nine of those students walked across the stage with gold or silver cords to signify individual...

UAFS Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

UAFS Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

UAFS Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

On April 7, 2023, nearly 100 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students presented various research projects at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium. Of the individuals and teams who presented, 15 were recently announced as the best research...

Faculty Voices: Dr. Alex Pacheco

The world of math, numbers, and money might not be for everyone, but Dr. Alex Pacheco is right at home in the middle of it here at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.