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The audience applauds for the winner of the Family Business of the Year Award, Littlefield Companies, at the inaugural Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
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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 students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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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 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower and a fashion show of traditional Hispanic dress
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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
UAFS students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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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
Cristina Castorena, assistant director for financial aid client services
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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 on the first day of class 2024.
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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
A mural of rolling hills and a sunrise is seen in the background with professional clothes on clothing racks in the foreground at the Babb Center for Career Services' Career Clothing Closet at UAFS.
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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
The UAFS Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
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'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
UAFS students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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'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
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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 Organge Camp staff at UAFS
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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
The 2024-2025 UAFS RAs
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Meet the UAFS RAs

Meet the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith RAs.

August 15, 2024
students throw colored paint at cub camp
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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
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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
Numa lion in a blue car with a UAFS license plate
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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 tour the UAFS campus during Mane Event
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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
Kauffman Stadium, where MLB's Kansas City Royals play, under the lights
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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
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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
Aerial view of UAFS with the Bell Tower and green in view
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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
Upward Bound Summer Academy students participate in activities at UAFS
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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, 2024

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