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UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn
Since being founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.
May 01, 2026
Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at UAFS.
May 01, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.
April 30, 2026 UAFS to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies details set
April 29, 2026
Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library
As the spring semester winds down at UAFS, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.
April 22, 2026
Sustainability at UAFS for Earth Day and Every Day
Sustainability is a big component of Earth Day, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is dedicated to ensuring that its faculty, staff, and students are aware of and participate in sustainable practices every day.
April 17, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
UAFS Admissions will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the UAFS Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious UAFS Awards
Faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
April 10, 2026
Three Take Home Annual UAFS Staff Awards
Staff members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
UAFS Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.
March 25, 2026
Learning Mandarin Made Easy
UAFS professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
January 30, 2026
UAFS Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan
UAFS grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need
January 21, 2026
New Lab Benches to Modernize UAFS Chemistry Laboratory
Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at UAFS are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.
January 16, 2026
River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events
Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the UAFS campus and across the River Valley.
January 05, 2026
UAFS 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed
Homecoming returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.
December 10, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help UAFS build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Chromatography Technology Coming to UAFS Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region’s growing bioscience...
December 01, 2025
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior UAFS nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Conard Named Nurse Educator of the Year
Dr. Patti Conard, Jim L. Hannah Endowed Professor in the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Arkansas Nurse of the Year in Education.
November 24, 2025Media 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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