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UAFS Celebrates Graduates
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
UAFS and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.
December 04, 2024
UAFS to Launch Smart Choice Tuition Waiver for Transfer Students in Fall 2025
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has announced a new tuition waiver program aimed at supporting transfer students. The “Smart Choice Tuition Waiver” will provide eligible transfer students with up to $9,000 in tuition discounts starting...
December 04, 2024
UAFS Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
November 22, 2024
UAFS Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...
November 14, 2024
UAFS Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in UAFS history.
November 06, 2024
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, 2024Media Relations
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