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Governor Asa Hutchinson Speaks at the Grand Opening of the Center for Economic Development
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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
Students and faculty plant flowers surrounded by greenery
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UAFS Clubs Celebrate Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and “dino-mite” events.

April 21, 2022
students pose in front of a Ronald McDonald House sign
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200+ Lions Give Back During Lions Community Outreach Week

On a dreary Saturday morning, close to 50 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students worked together to brighten their community during the annual Lions Community Outreach Day. 

April 19, 2022
2020 HSA group photo
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April Festival Aims to Honor and Celebrate AAPI Culture

Wednesday, April 20, students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with an evening festival from 7-9 p.m. on the UAFS Campus Green, with a rain location of the UAFS Campus Center.

April 18, 2022
students hold 4, 28. 22, balloons signifying day of giving, April 28, 2022.
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UAFS Day of Giving Announces 24-Hour Goal of $55,000

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will launch its annual UAFS Day of Giving Thursday, April 28, 2022, with fifteen campus initiatives working toward a combined goal of more than $55,000.

April 11, 2022
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Student Research Symposium Slated April 8

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s 15th Annual Student Research Symposium will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, with oral and poster presentations in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Center and Boreham Library on the...

April 04, 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley poses in a teal jersey honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the UAFS Baseball team
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UAFS Title IX Office Kicks Off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a slate of events observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout the month of April. Activities will be coordinated by the UAFS offices of Title IX; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Student...

April 04, 2022
Luis Negrete
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Spanish Recruitment Event Set for March 28

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a unique admissions event for Spanish-speaking residents and their families Monday, March 28, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Zapata’s restaurant, located at 7308 Rogers Ave., in Fort Smith.

March 22, 2022
6 Degrees Lead Cast members
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UAFS Theater to Perform Six Degrees of Separation

UAFS Theatre will perform John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation March 16-19 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 3 p.m. March 19. All performances will be held at the UAFS Breedlove Auditorium.

March 03, 2022
Lynette Thrower works on a painting at the first Sip and Paint event.
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Women's History Month Slate Includes Painting, Open Mic Night.

This March, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate women’s accomplishments, legacies, and experiences as part of National Women’s History Month.

March 01, 2022
RAWC employees welcome students to the RAWC
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Wellness Week Takes Flight at UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offices of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have partnered to offer A Week of Wellness, a week-long program focused on self-care and emotional wellbeing from February 28 to March 4.

February 27, 2022
Petersburg, Va. Officers of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry playing cards in front of tents
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Civil War Lecture Series Highlights Diverse Voices

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a civil war lecture series titled “Our only ‘felt’ history: New Perspectives on the U.S. Civil War” featuring leading scholars in the field throughout the semester, thanks to funding from...

February 21, 2022
four students in a row with homecoming sashes, three with crowns.
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Heppner, Ha Crowned Homecoming Royalty

Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, the Wild Roarin’ West slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Bao Ha and Reagan Heppner as 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.

February 19, 2022
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2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar

As the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.

February 19, 2022
Students accepting scholarships
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Local Principals Award $3000 in UAFS Scholarships

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...

February 17, 2022
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Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...

February 17, 2022
the UAFS campus
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Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

February 11, 2022
Emily Nguyen, left, and Isabel Jamison, senior dental hygiene major, clean a faculty volunteer's teeth at the UAFS Dental Hygiene Clinic, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
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Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.

February 09, 2022
Georgia Hale
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Provost Hale Announces Retirement

Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

February 06, 2022
Homecoming Logo for 2022. States:  Wild Roaring West UAFS 2022
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A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year’s events are themed, “The Wild Roarin’ West,” and will put a classic Western spin...

February 04, 2022

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