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Symphony, University Bands Bring Beautiful Music to Campus Green
The Fort Smith Symphony and the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Symphony on the Green this weekend, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and families. The Saturday, April 1, event kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and is free...
March 29, 2023
Employee Mental Health Top of Mind for UAFS Human Resources
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prides itself on having some of the most dedicated and highly-qualified faculty and staff in the country – experts who choose to bring their knowledge and skill to the River Valley. To help ensure the people...
March 23, 2023
New Director of Child Development Center Passionate about Early Education
Annette Lauver had a resume full of things that made her perfect for her new role as director of the Little Lions Child Development Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
March 21, 2023
Chancellor Updates Campus on University’s Role in Region, UA System
We have had a very active two weeks on the campus of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. I believe a short summary before a well-deserved break was due.
March 16, 2023
UAFS Elevates Military Friendly Ranking
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has once again been awarded designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-2024 academic year. The university earned Silver Status designation, moving up in the ranks from last year’s Bronze rating.
March 07, 2023
UAFS hosts All-Majors Career Fair
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host an All-Majors Career Fair on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. More than 100 students from all majors will be in attendance with an opportunity to speak with 46 vendors and employers...
March 07, 2023 Chancellor Riley Reports Staff Senate Actions, Budget Updates
As the weather warms up, I am so grateful for the signs of spring I see across our beautiful campus. I don’t know about you, but I was really getting tired of leafless trees and dry or dead plants/grass. The rain this week will cause a quick greening...
March 03, 2023 Chancellor Updates Campus on Homecoming, ‘Spelling Bee,’ Accepted Students
It has been a busy and productive two weeks at UAFS. We had an amazing Homecoming Week full of campus activities and visits with proud alumni who have a lifelong love for this university. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make all of the events...
February 24, 2023
UAFS Offers Unique Summer Program for High School Juniors
High school juniors considering a career in early childhood education have a new opportunity to learn, earn college credits, and receive a stipend thanks to an innovative program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
February 21, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winners Announced
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni gathered for the homecoming brunch on Saturday, Feb. 18, first celebrating award winners before heading to the pep rally and basketball games at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.
February 18, 2023
Witt, Gilbertson Crowned Homecoming Royalty
On Saturday afternoon, February 18, 2023, the Lions, Camera, Action, slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Jesse Witt and Shae Gilbertson as 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 18, 2023
2023 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2023 Homecoming Court on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
February 16, 2023 Chancellor Riley Celebrates Read This! Committee
This note is specifically to lift up and celebrate the work of the Read This Committee whose members, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, selected and hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead on campus.
February 08, 2023 Chancellor Advances Upcoming Events on Campus, at CED
I am thrilled to write to you today NOT to cancel or postpone classes. It is shocking to see that the forecast this weekend is in the mid to high-50s after spend the early part of this week iced into our homes. Again, I want to thank all of you for...
February 03, 2023Ed Major Gives Preschoolers a Jumpstart into Kindergarten
UAFS junior Karina Gonzales became a member of Jumpstart because she wanted to help educate young minds, but what she learned is as important as what she taught.
February 01, 2023UAFS’s Jumpstart Arkansas to Expand to NorthWest Arkansas Community College
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Jumpstart Arkansas announced that it received a grant of $219,287 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, through the support of EngageAR, the Arkansas state office...
February 01, 2023
Chancellor Message: Campus Announcement
Campus will open at 10 a.m. for normal operations on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This delayed start to work and classes should allow the majority of normal commuting traffic to be off the roadways when our employees are coming to work. Stay up-to-date...
February 01, 2023 Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31
Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the UAFS campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...
January 30, 2023From Childcare to the Classroom, Teacher Takes Road Less Traveled
With family members cheering her on from their seats, Cecily Kimble, UAFS class of ‘22, was all smiles as she crossed the Stubblefield Center stage at May’s graduation ceremony.
January 27, 2023
Season Named for Stacey Jones
The UAFS Season of Entertainment has been renamed the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
January 27, 2023Media Relations
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