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![University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Professor of Accounting, Dr. Randall Stone](/news/_images/2023-randall-stone2.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Randall Stone
Since the fall of 2020, Dr. Randall Stone has called the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith his professional home. However, as a native of Fort Smith, the city has always been home. He is a UAFS alum who now teaches accounting to current Lions.
July 07, 2023![Pam Fout](/news/_images/2023-pam-fout.jpg)
Staff Voices: Pam Fout
Behind every information system and software update is a team of specialists dedicated to making sure things run smoothly on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus. Behind that team is Pam Fout, associate director of IT, and her 43 years...
June 14, 2023![UAFS Collection Development Librarian, Jordan Ruud](/news/_images/2023-jordan-ruud.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Jordan Ruud
“People think of libraries as being books. Libraries are people. If the library burned down, but there were still librarians, you would still have a library.” At the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, tucked back in the northeast corner...
June 12, 2023![UAFS assistant professor, Dr. Kendra Abel](/news/_images/2023-kendra-abel.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Kendra Abel
Educating educators is what Dr. Kendra Abel, assistant professor of elementary, middle level, and secondary education, takes pride in at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. However, her journey to this role was anything but ordinary.
May 24, 2023![University of Arkansas - Fort Smith academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett](/news/_images/2023-john-bennett2.jpg)
Staff Voices: Dr. John Bennett
From serving in the Army to working in the TRIO Student Support Services program as an academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett has put the greater good of others above himself.
May 24, 2023![Headshot of Dr. Alejandro (Alex) Pacheco, assistant professor of finance at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith](/news/_images/2023-alex-pacheco.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Alex Pacheco
The world of math, numbers, and money might not be for everyone, but Dr. Alex Pacheco is right at home in the middle of it here at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
April 26, 2023![Headshot of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith staff member, Derek Hill](/news/_images/2023-derek-hill.jpg)
Staff Voices: Derek Hill
Whether on the court or in the classroom, Derek Hill, an academic coach in the Academic Success Center (ASC) at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, has become synonymous with what it means to be a Lion.
April 26, 2023Faculty Voices: Dr. Nicki Stancil
Hailing from the small town of Tiffin, Ohio, Doctor Nicki Stancil found herself at home when she arrived at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus in the fall of 2015. Since then, Dr. Stancil has become a pillar in the media communication...
March 22, 2023![Chelsea Cowan](/news/_images/2023-cowan_1.jpg)
Staff Voices: Chelsea Cowan
It takes a dedicated team to put together the hundreds of events, classes, and panels put on at the UAFS Center for Economic Development through the Family Enterprise Center (FEC), the Center for Professional Business Development (CPBD), and the...
March 22, 2023![Lena Davis standing in front of the Bell Tower.](/news/_images/ld_jhdsc00306.jpg)
Lena Davis - Lion Voices
Lena talks about her time and activity on the UAFS campus.
February 07, 2023![D-Staff standing in front of the Bell Tower](/cub_camp_d_staff_en__dsc0870.jpg)
Lion Voices - Amacia Howard
Amaica talks about what led her to UAFS, her time on campus, and the organizations she's in.
January 27, 2023![Dominic in the Campus Center](https://uafs.edu/dm_jhdsc09631.jpg)
Lion Voices - Dominic Mai
Dominic talks about his time on campus and the VSA Lunar New Year.
January 20, 2023![Demonte standing in front of the Windgate Building](/news/_images/demonte_lv_jhdsc01408.jpg)
Lion Voices - Demonte Jamison
Demonte talks about his experience at UAFS.
December 02, 2022![Cathy Mullis](/news/_images/cathy-mullis.jpg)
Staff Voices: Cathy Mullis
Cathy Mullis serves as an Administrative Specialist at the front desk of the Plant Operations building, making sure none of our Lions get locked out! She also provides badges and key sets to campus vendors and contractors and approves reservations...
December 01, 2022![Aaron standing in front of the Windgate Building](/news/_images/lion-voices-aaron-kraft.jpg)
Lion Voices - Aaron Krafft
Aaron talks about his time on campus and how it has become more than a school, but a family.
November 25, 2022![Cole stands in the Campus Center](/news/_images/img_0899.jpg)
Lion Voices - Cole Wright
Cole talks about his time on campus and how it has helped him grow as a student.
November 04, 2022![Ryan McAdams coaches at a UAFS exhibition game](/news/_images/ryanmcadams1.jpg)
Staff Voices: Ryan McAdams
Ryan McAdams, who started his career as a Lion in July of 2021, grew up in the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from Cal Poly-San...
November 01, 2022![Elliot Nemeth](/news/_images/fair_photoshoot_en__dsc9925.jpg)
Lion Voices - Elliot Nemeth
Elliot talks about his time on campus and how UAFS has help him grow as a person.
October 07, 2022![Michelle Atkins](/news/_images/michelle_atkins.jpeg)
Lion Voices - Michelle Atkins
Michelle talks about her experience at UAFS.
September 16, 2022Media 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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- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu