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Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two UAFS criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022
ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the UAFS Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...
May 23, 2022
CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...
May 18, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award
When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are “people” and “family.” “Pride” and “belonging” come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...
May 13, 2022
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
UAFS Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six UAFS student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month.
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
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
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 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, 2022Media Relations
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