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UAFS Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...
February 19, 2024![Attendees of Baha'i Club's Meaningful Conversations](/news/_images/bahai-club.jpg)
UAFS Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024![Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program](/news/_images/cas-majors.jpg)
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about UAFS and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024![students dance at homecoming](/news/_images/23uafs-hoco.jpg)
Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"
UAFS Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual Homecoming celebration February 12-17, 2024. This year's theme, "Where Memories Roar," promises a week filled with spirited events...
February 05, 2024![Graduation cap adorned with the word](/news/_images/fafsa.jpg)
FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024![Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing](/news/_images/air-grokhovsky.jpg)
UAFS Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The UAFS Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024![The UAFS Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day](/news/_images/daffodils.jpg)
UAFS Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024![Community members march to honor Dr. King](/news/_images/mlkpanel-jacob.jpg)
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,” the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024![Mailbag Numa popping out of a holiday package](/news/_images/2023-holiday-mail-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023![Students studying together at the Boreham Library at UAFS](/news/_images/2023-library-students.jpg)
UAFS Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023![Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls](/news/_images/2023-native-american-heritage-month.jpg)
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UAFS
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the UAFS Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023![UAFS students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing](/news/_images/2023-culture-fest.jpg)
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023![UAFS Men's Basketball Toy Toss](/news/_images/2023-toy-toss.jpg)
UAFS Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to UAFS Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023![](/news/_images/2023-swop.jpg)
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at UAFS
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023![Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment, Season's Greetings Concert](/news/_images/2023-sjsoe.jpg)
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023UAFS First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
UAFS hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023![The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest](/news/_images/portis-johnwayne.jpg)
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023![Pumpkin carved with UAFS logo with UAFS Belltower in the background](/news/_images/2023-spooky-mailbag.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what UAFS is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023![Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out](/news/_images/2023-vb-pink-out.jpg)
Fight Breast Cancer with UAFS Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first UAFS team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023![Bracelets made and handed out by the UAFS Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023](/news/_images/2023-bracelet-ipd.jpg)
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
Send an EmailRachel Rodemann Putman
- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu