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UAFS Theater to Perform Six Degrees of Separation
UAFS Theatre will perform John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation March 16-19 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 3 p.m. March 19. All performances will be held at the UAFS Breedlove Auditorium.
March 03, 2022
Women's History Month Slate Includes Painting, Open Mic Night.
This March, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate women’s accomplishments, legacies, and experiences as part of National Women’s History Month.
March 01, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Lifted, Guidance Updated
Chancellor Riley announced today a change to campus face-covering requirements. The new guidance states: “UAFS encourages, but does not require, employees, students, and guests to wear well-fitting face masks.”
February 28, 2022
All Majors Career Fair Slated for March 3
“It is definitely a job-seeker’s market,” said Susan Krafft, executive director of Placement and Career Services in the Babb Center for Student Professional Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. UAFS will host its annual All...
February 28, 2022
Lion Voices: Kevvin Brown
Our final Black History Month #LionVoices feature is a man who makes life better for so many students on the UAFS campus: Kevvin Brown.
February 28, 2022
Wellness Week Takes Flight at UAFS
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offices of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have partnered to offer A Week of Wellness, a week-long program focused on self-care and emotional wellbeing from February 28 to March 4.
February 27, 2022 Chancellor's Message: Statement on War in Ukraine
In this campus message, dated February 25, 2022, Chancellor Riley issues a statement in support of those who oppose the needless violence in Ukraine and provides counseling options for UAFS students and employees.
February 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The UAFS campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 2022 Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Update
In this campus message, dated February 21, 2022, Chancellor Riley announces the COVID Emergency Response Team's approval to immediately return to pre-Omicron masking requirements.
February 21, 2022
Civil War Lecture Series Highlights Diverse Voices
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a civil war lecture series titled “Our only ‘felt’ history: New Perspectives on the U.S. Civil War” featuring leading scholars in the field throughout the semester, thanks to funding from...
February 21, 2022
Heppner, Ha Crowned Homecoming Royalty
Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, the Wild Roarin’ West slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Bao Ha and Reagan Heppner as 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 19, 2022
2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022
Local Principals Award $3000 in UAFS Scholarships
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022
Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the UAFS Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022
Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...
February 17, 2022
2022 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022
Electrical Engineer Aims for the Star
Anthony Ming has spent more than a year working as an Engineering Pathways intern at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for human spaceflight in Houston, Texas, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conduct...
February 15, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
A Pride of Lions
When applications for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship crossed our desk before the 2021-2022 academic year, we knew there would be standout students. But no one stood out quite the way Hannah Deaver did.
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022Media Relations
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