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Baha’i Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s registered student organization, The Baha’i Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....
May 12, 2022
UAFS Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations
In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.
May 12, 2022
Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards
Five University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.
May 11, 2022
Rising Star Makes Fast 15
If Jasmine Smith was surprised to be named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2022 Fast 15, her boss wasn’t. “We are proud to see Jasmine on this list,” said Blake Rickman, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive...
May 09, 2022
Day of Giving 2022 Sees Record-High Donors, More Than $46,000 Raised
In 2022, the UAFS Day of Giving had more ambassadors; more givers, many of them first-time givers; and more crowd-funded gifts than ever before. These numbers tell us that many of our supporters are comfortable giving from their mobile devices and...
May 09, 2022
UAFS Releases 2022 Edition of Azahares Spanish Literary Magazine
Azahares, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s award-winning Spanish-language literary and arts magazine, released its 2022 edition this April, with contributors hailing from the UAFS campus to New York, Los Angeles to Chicago and even featuring...
May 04, 2022
Filipino Club and RAWC host Escrima Lessons
Thanks to a partnership between a student club and a passionate professional, students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith had the opportunity to learn about escrima, a form of traditional Filipino martial arts, throughout the spring semester.
May 03, 2022
Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of Arkansas through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...
May 02, 2022
UAFS Awards $6,000 to Welding Rodeo Winners
When the dust cleared at the Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 22, three competitors walked away with $6,000 in college scholarships from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 02, 2022Provost Finalists Slated to Visit Campus May 4-11
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced the five finalists in its search for a new provost Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
May 02, 2022
2022 Commencement to Honor Nearly 1000 Earned Credentials
Saturday, May 7, 2022, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will honor close to 800 spring and summer graduates at the university’s 106th commencement ceremony. This year’s graduates will range in age from 17 to 59 and have collectively earned...
April 27, 2022
UAFS Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022
UAFS to Assist Early Childhood Centers with Staff Shortage
In an effort to meet critical demand for early childhood educators in the region, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is hosting an open job fair for individuals interested in starting or advancing their early childhood careers.
April 26, 2022
Drama Club to Host Red Bike Film
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Drama Club, will showcase a film adaptation of the stage play Red Bike from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Amphitheater on the UAFS campus.
April 25, 2022
UAFS Clubs Celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and “dino-mite” events.
April 21, 2022
LionVoices: Angela Her
Today's LionVoices feature is junior international business administration and international management major, Angela Her. She is from Collinsville, Oklahoma, and is secretary of the Hmong Student Association.
April 20, 2022
Center for Economic Development Grand Opening April 27
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., at the Bakery District.
April 20, 2022Career Services Hosts Job Search Courses, ArcBest Recruiting Event
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, will host a networking and open interview opportunity for students interested in working with ArcBest Corporation from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Latture Conference Center. In addition...
April 19, 2022
200+ Lions Give Back During Lions Community Outreach Week
On a dreary Saturday morning, close to 50 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students worked together to brighten their community during the annual Lions Community Outreach Day.
April 19, 2022
April Festival Aims to Honor and Celebrate AAPI Culture
Wednesday, April 20, students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with an evening festival from 7-9 p.m. on the UAFS Campus Green, with a rain location of the UAFS Campus Center.
April 18, 2022Media Relations
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