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Sabo Earns Prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center named Bill Sabo, director of the ASBTDC regional office at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Ambassador of the Year at its statewide meeting on October 11 in Little Rock. The...
October 21, 2022
Entrepreneurship, Small Business Today's Economy Drivers
It’s a mouthful, but the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, partnered with the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, already has impacted the local economy.
October 20, 2022
Small Businesses Can Have Big Ambitions
Although the director of The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development in western Arkansas emphasizes that the center is not just for startups, he clearly has a soft spot for watching the process from idea to execution
October 20, 2022
Chasing the American Dream
A massive crowd gathered along the 126th Boston Marathon route in April to support 30,000 athletes including Isaí Carranza ‘16. Having run mostly smaller races, he was shocked by the constant cheering along the entire 26-mile route. ~ Antoinette...
October 20, 2022
UAFS Forges New Pathway with NWACC
Leaders from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to UAFS.
October 07, 2022UAFS to Host Manufacturing Week Panel
he University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Manufacturing Week panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, in the UAFS Baldor Technology Center Room 101.
September 30, 2022
Cecilia Flores, Mexican-American Graduate Forges Path to Success
“It was difficult being the first child of an immigrant family,” said Cecilia Flores, who holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
July 22, 2022
CBPD to Host Series of Workshops This Fall
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of workshops and certificate courses designed for individuals who wish to improve a specific skillset, sharpen workplace understanding,...
July 15, 2022
CBPD to Host Microsoft Excel Training
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of two-day courses designed to help individuals learn to use Microsoft Excel. Trainings will be held at the UAFS Center for Economic Development...
June 27, 2022CBPD to Host Microsoft Excel Training Courses
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of two-day courses designed to help individuals learn to use Microsoft Excel. Trainings will be held at the UAFS Center for Economic Development...
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
UAFS Business Dean Earns Women In Business Award
At the heart of everything, Dr. Latisha Settlage believes making connections is the key to success in business and life.
June 20, 2022 ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the UAFS Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...
May 23, 2022
CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...
May 18, 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 Awards $6,000 to Welding Rodeo Winners
When the dust cleared at the Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 22, three competitors walked away with $6,000 in college scholarships from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 02, 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
UAFS Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022Media Relations
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