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![Author, Colson Whitehead, signs copies of his books following a guest-speaking event at UAFS](/news/_images/read-this-24.jpg)
Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'
The Read This! program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.
April 12, 2024![Attendee at the 2023 symposium on human trafficking at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.](/news/_images/trafficking-ualrhtpic1.jpg)
April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues
UAFS, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the UAFS Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...
April 12, 2024![A UAFS School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom](/news/_images/school-of-edu-24.jpg)
Teaching the Educators of the Future
The School of Education at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, UAFS students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...
April 12, 2024![UAFS nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient](/news/_images/nursing-24.jpg)
Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives
Nursing students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.
April 12, 2024![High school students attend Den Day](/news/_images/den-day-spring.jpg)
UAFS Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024Swing into the History of UAFS Baseball
A look back at the history of baseball at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.
April 12, 2024![UAFS graduate smiles for the camera holding his diploma and a](/news/_images/grad-411-logan.jpg)
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as UAFS alums.
April 11, 2024![Erin Kimmerle on the set of the National Geographic documentary Expedition Amelia](/news/_images/kimmerle-usf-earhart.jpg)
Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at UAFS
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.
April 10, 2024Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence
On Friday, April 5, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.
April 09, 2024![ROTC members on a hike](/news/_images/2023-uafs-rotc.jpg)
Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10
The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...
April 08, 2024University Celebrates Years of Service
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.
April 05, 2024![Jennifer Phelan, front-right, takes a selfie with her family](/news/_images/jennifer-phelan.jpg)
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan
When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...
April 03, 2024![UAFS students perform during a Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment concert](/news/_images/band-sjsoe.jpg)
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
April 03, 2024![Image of a yellow sticky note that says](/news/_images/tax-time.jpg)
Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips
The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two University of Arkansas - Fort Smith accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.
April 02, 2024![Patricia Hurtado Perez, Coordinator for Upward Bound Math and Science](/news/_images/patricia-perez.jpg)
First-Generation Staff Spotlight: Patricia Hurtado Perez
As a Hispanic first-generation student, Patricia Hurtado Perez, coordinator for the Upward Bound Math and Science program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...
April 02, 2024![a student demonstrates his research during the 2023 symposium](/news/_images/research-symposium-23-rr-1621.jpg)
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
UAFS will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024![UAFS Cheer at the 2023 NCA Competitions](/news/_images/cheer-competition.jpg)
UAFS Cheer Builds Up Champions
With college nationals just a few weeks away, the all-star UAFS Cheer team is ready to take Daytona by storm. The UAFS cheer team has won 4 NCA Nationals Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and has reached the collegiate tournament 14 seasons...
March 29, 2024![Students give poster presentation of research during the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium](/news/_images/srsymposium23.jpg)
UAFS Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024![Desi Culture Club president Aravinda](/news/_images/holi-24.jpg)
Holi Returns to UAFS Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024![A student carefully welding a T-joint](/news/_images/welding-rodeo-23.jpg)
UAFS Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
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- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu