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Winners Announced at Inaugural UAFS Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural UAFS Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
UAFS Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...
October 17, 2024
UAFS Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at UAFS
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024
UAFS Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. UAFS improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at UAFS
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': UAFS Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to UAFS
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
UAFS Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
UAFS is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
Cub Camp, Best Camp
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024
Meet the UAFS RAs
Meet the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith RAs.
August 15, 2024
Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural UAFS Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official UAFS Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
August 01, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
UAFS Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.
June 25, 2024
Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024
Above and Beyond with Upward Bound
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...
June 14, 2024Media 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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