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Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to UAFS that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
UAFS Mailbag: Is AI Alive?
The latest edition of the UAFS Mailbag is here. Check out this scary story written by your very own UAFS Comms Team to get you in the mood for Halloween.
October 27, 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
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at UAFS. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
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 First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
UAFS hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Class Notes, Fall 2023
Class Notes from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni from the fall 2023.
October 13, 2023 UAFS Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what UAFS is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how UAFS has impacted his life and why he chose to come to UAFS in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
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
Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 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
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
Baby Steps of Ambition
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith adjunct criminal justice professor Wes Milam, details his journey from UAFS student to professor while continuing to serve the community of Fort Smith.
October 06, 2023
Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving
Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine “electrical and computer engineering with community engagement” to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.
October 05, 2023
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
When Class Is Half a World Away
As Shatoya Freeman’s day is just beginning, most of her professors are preparing for the second half of their day. It’s not due to an overnight schedule or a desire to sleep in. Instead, it’s due to the expanse of being four time zones apart.
October 05, 2023
Alumni Ready for More
Before the first game of the season, before the Blue-White game, there was the alumni game, when this year’s UAFS volleyball team took on opponents … who were playing volleyball before today’s students were, well, born.
October 05, 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