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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
UAFS Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the UAFS Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from UAFS students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
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
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at UAFS, but the support and encouragement from her family and UAFS staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
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
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at UAFS
This Wednesday, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 UAFS graduates to move boldly...
July 06, 2026
Danu Regalado Rides for Hope
Hoping to promote empathy and inclusion for people with disabilities, UAFS sophomore Danu Regalado will ride about 4,000 miles from California to Washington, D.C., this summer with Journey of Hope.
July 06, 2026Media 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