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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

UAFS, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, UAFS associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...

Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...

Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children

Many people describe the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at UAFS for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.

Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody

Susan DeWoody came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...

Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at UAFS.

UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region’s green spaces.

UAFS to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies details set

UAFS Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000

More than 400 individual donors helped the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...

Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

Class Notes, Summer 2026

Campus Update, April 24, 2026

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the UAFS Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.

AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus

UAFS will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...

Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

UAFS student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library

As the spring semester winds down at UAFS, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.

UAFS, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health...