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UAFS 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, 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
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
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
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, 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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