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![Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days
It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.
September 15, 2023![The UAFS Bakery District](/news/_images/uafs-bakery.jpg)
UAFS Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023![UAFS students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.](/news/_images/2023-voter-reg.jpg)
Constitution Week at UAFS, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023![Stock image of a calculator and pen on top of accounting and finance documents.](/news/_images/2023-meet-the-firms.jpg)
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023![Numa dressed as a mail carrier](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering UAFS Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights UAFS volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023![peter sits on cement stairs](/news/_images/lv-peter-23.jpg)
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023![UAFS cub camp students gather under the bell tower](/news/_images/cubcamp23.jpg)
UAFS Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023![American Flags planted throughout the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background](/news/_images/2023-american-flg.jpg)
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by UAFS ROTC
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the UAFS Campus...
September 07, 2023![UAFS Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)](/news/_images/2023-aac-group.jpg)
Seven Welcomed to UAFS Alumni Advisory Council
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all UAFS alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023![View of the UAFS Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower](/news/_images/2023-hispanic-heritage-month.png)
UAFS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023![Harold Keller,](/news/_images/2023-keller-exhibit.jpg)
UAFS Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former University of Arkansas - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the UAFS Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at UAFS, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023![University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of Admissions team](/news/_images/2023-admissions-team.jpg)
UAFS to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.
September 01, 2023![Personal de la Oficina de Admisiones de la UAFS](/news/_images/2023-admissions-team.jpg)
La UAFS organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023![Haunted Hustle 5K](/news/_images/2023-haunted-husted-logo.jpg)
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the UAFS campus.
September 01, 2023![Student Disability Services' new space at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Flanders 114](/news/_images/2023-sds-front.jpg)
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023![Abby Musset, UAFS Dental Hygiene student](/news/_images/2023-abby-musset.jpg)
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to UAFS to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023![Numa, dressed as a mail carrier in a pile of letters.](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023![Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023![High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction](/news/_images/2023-cda-academy.jpg)
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023![Animated Numa in a pile of mail](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: Welcome
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things UAFS and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
Send an EmailRachel Rodemann Putman
- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu