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![UAFS professor Dr. Kimberly Wolfe poses with West Memphis Chamber of Commerce signage after being elected to board of directors.](/news/_images/kim-wolfe-wm-chamber.jpg)
Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
January 26, 2024![Tom Wing and Shadow Robinson at the Preserve Arkansas Awards](/news/_images/tom-wing-preserve-ark.jpg)
Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at Arkansas Preservation Awards
The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual Arkansas Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve Arkansas.
January 26, 2024![Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing](/news/_images/air-grokhovsky.jpg)
UAFS Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The UAFS Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024![The UAFS Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day](/news/_images/daffodils.jpg)
UAFS Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024![Community members march to honor Dr. King](/news/_images/mlkpanel-jacob.jpg)
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,” the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024![Aerial view of UAFS camps green and bell tower](/news/_images/2023-uafs-aerial.jpg)
Airo Honored as an Association of Energy Engineers Fellow
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Director of Plant Operations Robert Airo was made Association of Energy Engineers Fellow in October 2023. Airo became the first AEE Fellow in Arkansas.
December 01, 2023![Mailbag Numa popping out of a holiday package](/news/_images/2023-holiday-mail-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023![Students studying together at the Boreham Library at UAFS](/news/_images/2023-library-students.jpg)
UAFS Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023![A student smiles at the camera during the career fair](/news/_images/uafs-careerfair-23.jpg)
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time UAFS supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023![UAFS students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing](/news/_images/2023-culture-fest.jpg)
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023![Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to UAFS geology students on Oct. 27, 2023](/news/_images/2023-marsh-lavenue.jpg)
CEO of INTERA Visits UAFS Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith geology...
November 09, 2023![UAFS Men's Basketball Toy Toss](/news/_images/2023-toy-toss.jpg)
UAFS Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to UAFS Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023![Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture](/news/_images/2023-lead-llc.jpg)
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with UAFS Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023![The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest](/news/_images/portis-johnwayne.jpg)
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023![UAFS junior Kimber Campbell, center, with her grandparents Lyshelle, left, and Joe Eyerman. The Eyermans were named the 2023 UAFS Family of the Year.](/news/_images/2023-uafs-foy.jpg)
Eyermans Recognized as UAFS Family of the Year
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of UAFS junior Kimber Campbell.
October 12, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services’ all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023![Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out](/news/_images/2023-vb-pink-out.jpg)
Fight Breast Cancer with UAFS Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first UAFS team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023![eSports gaming room](/news/_images/2023-esports.jpg)
Join the Excitement: UAFS eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The UAFS Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023![Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event](/news/_images/2023-pride.jpg)
UAFS Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023![Maggie Heppner, 2024 Cub Camp Student Director](/news/_images/2023-maggie-heppner.jpg)
Heppner Takes Over Cub Camp
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 Cub Camp Student Director.
October 04, 2023Media 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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