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Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

Little Dog Brings Big Relief

If you don’t leave your job knowing you’ve improved someone’s day, you don’t have as good a job as Faith Walker, a Social Work student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

October 20, 2022
Isai Carranza poses for photo at the Boston Marathon.
Bell TowerBusiness and IndustryAlumni

Chasing the American Dream

A massive crowd gathered along the 126th Boston Marathon route in April to support 30,000 athletes including Isaí Carranza ‘16. Having run mostly smaller races, he was shocked by the constant cheering along the entire 26-mile route. ~ Antoinette...

October 20, 2022
The Bordertown Bones
EventsArts and Sciences

Octuba-Fest Returns for 2022

The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 16th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

October 17, 2022
Painted Silos at the Bakery District
EventsNews

UAFS joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the UAFS Center for Economic...

October 17, 2022
Juliet standing in front of a ferris wheel.
Lion Voices

Juliet Flanagan - Lion Voices

Juliet talks about her time at UAFS.

October 14, 2022
A child dressed as a vampire holds a candy bag open to two women
EventsNews

Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the UAFS Haunted University. Hosted by the university’s Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...

October 10, 2022
The UAFS wind ensemble performs at their 2021 concert
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Wind Ensemble to Perform

Audiences of the 2022-2023 Season of Entertainment will have a chance to see the UAFS Wind Ensemble in concert later this month. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, will be under the...

October 10, 2022
Stacey Jones

In Memory of Stacey Jones

Stacey Jones passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, just one week after retiring from his long-time home at UAFS. Stacey was beloved by many, and his passing will be mourned by the entire UAFS community.

October 08, 2022
Dr. Rittle and Dr. Riley sign the transfer agreement
NewsBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

UAFS Forges New Pathway with NWACC

Leaders from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to UAFS.

October 07, 2022
Elliot Nemeth
Lion Voices

Lion Voices - Elliot Nemeth

Elliot talks about his time on campus and how UAFS has help him grow as a person.

October 07, 2022
The words
AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Fall 2022

Class Notes from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni from fall 2022.

October 03, 2022
EventsArts and Sciences

Arkansas Supreme Court's Appeals on Wheels Coming to UAFS Oct. 20

The Arkansas Supreme Court will travel to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on October 20th, 2022, as part of the Court’s “Appeals on Wheels” program.The Court will hear oral argument at 10:00 AM in the case CR-22-114, Shawn Cone v. State...

October 03, 2022
Haunted Hustle event graphic
EventsAlumni

Haunted Hustle Brings a Holiday Theme to Annual 5K

The UAFS Alumni Office will host its annual 5k this year with a new theme: Haunted Hustle! The race will be held October 29 on campus, but Alumni across the globe are invited to participate virtually.

October 01, 2022
a row of US flags
Featured

UAFS Democracy Project to Host Debates

The UAFS Democracy Project will host a series of town halls this fall aimed at increasing voter awareness and access to local candidates for elected office on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus.

October 01, 2022
EventsBusiness and Industry

UAFS to Host Manufacturing Week Panel

he University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Manufacturing Week panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, in the UAFS Baldor Technology Center Room 101.

September 30, 2022
Michelle Atkins
Lion Voices

Lion Voices - Michelle Atkins

Michelle talks about her experience at UAFS.

September 16, 2022
flags hang above the UAFS campus center atrium
EventsFeatured

2022 Hispanic Heritage Month to feature Salsa, Service, and Student Perspectives

This Thursday, 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.

September 14, 2022
Cristina stands in front of the Bell Tower
Lion Voices

Cristina Castorena

Cristina talks about her time as a UAFS student and highlight how it helped her in her career.

September 14, 2022
Cheer and Pom hold up sighs stating $18774387 as Chancellor Riley announces the largest gift in university history
NewsArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

$18.7 Million Gift to Double Nursing Grads, Expand Arts Programs

In a ballroom packed to the brim Friday, September 9, 2022, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history – a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower...

September 09, 2022
 a boy marvels at a large peach
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Theatre to Host James & The Giant Peach Oct. 6-9

The UAFS Theatre Department will present its fall show, Roald Dahl's James and The Giant Peach, October 6-9 at Breedlove Auditorium. The play was adapted for the stage by David Wood, and will feature original music composed by UAFS student William...

September 06, 2022

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