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Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award
Clements' family was named the UAFS Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.
October 06, 2025
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The UAFS Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House
UAFS unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.
September 11, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join UAFS
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join UAFS for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
McIntosh Named UAFS Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
July 18, 2025 Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
100 Families Partnership Personal to UAFS Chancellor
UAFS new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
May 20, 2025
Education Major Inspires New Arkansas Law
One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at UAFS, and using that harrowing moment to help change Arkansas...
May 08, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.
May 02, 2025
No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late
Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...
April 29, 2025
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.
April 24, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 18, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025Media Relations
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