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LionVoices: Angela Her
Today's LionVoices feature is junior international business administration and international management major, Angela Her. She is from Collinsville, Oklahoma, and is secretary of the Hmong Student Association.
April 20, 2022
Center for Economic Development Grand Opening April 27
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., at the Bakery District.
April 20, 2022
ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award
In October, the UAFS Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.
February 14, 2022
Changing Focus
Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...
February 14, 2022
Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District
The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.
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
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All UAFS students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year
The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...
October 25, 2021
Hollenbeck Experiences DC Through Prestigious Internship
Although many UAFS students will have internships this summer, Claire Hollenbeck says hers is a true gem. “I think it’s one of the coolest internships out there,” she confided. Hollenbeck, who expects to graduate with a bachelor’s degree...
September 17, 2021 Sabo to Lead ASBTDC at The Bakery
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a new resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Arkansas River Valley. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)’s Fort Smith office is officially...
August 02, 2021
UAFS Student Embraces the Climb from Incarceration to Education
From a life of pain, anger, and self-destruction, UAFS student Ashley Caramez has found a way to heal and reach for a better future.
August 01, 2021
$50,000 Arvest Gift Supports UAFS Bakery District Location
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced a $50,000 gift from Arvest Bank this Friday, May 21, 2021, which will support the university’s strategic investments at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith. In recognition of the gift,...
May 21, 2021 It’s All Happening at The Bakery District
In less than a year, UAFS will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort Smith region.
January 01, 2021Media Relations
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