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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
Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM
Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.
March 23, 2022
Campus Message: Pivot to Remote Operations
Due to severe winter weather moving in more heavily and rapidly than National Weather Service modeling predicted, the university will close campus and pivot to remote operations beginning at noon Friday, March 11, 2022.
March 11, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The UAFS campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 2022
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, 2022Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the UAFS Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022
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
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
2022 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022
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
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
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022
Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2022UAFS Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement
Three of the more than 450 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...
December 17, 2021
Pitsch to Serve as Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker
Senator Mathew Pitsch will serve as the guest speaker for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s fall commencement ceremony held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Stubblefield Center on the UAFS campus at 5402 Kinkead...
December 12, 2021
Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign
Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new University of Arkansas – Fort Smith program UAFS Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.
December 07, 2021
UAFS Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating...
December 06, 2021Kelley to Lead Cub Camp
Logan Kelley, a junior Business Administration major at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will serve as the UAFS 2022 Cub Camp director.
December 01, 2021
UAFS Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus.
November 29, 2021
100+ Students Join Greek Life at UAFS
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 2021Media 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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