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UAFS Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus.

November 29, 2021
Dylan Newell runs home to his Fraternity, Sigma Nu, at the 2021 Bid Day celebration.
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100+ Students Join Greek Life at UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...

November 29, 2021
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Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant

James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.

November 22, 2021
Jason Byrd
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Byrd Tapped to Lead UAFS Library

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.

November 15, 2021
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EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert

The Department of Music and Theatre will present the UAFS Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble’s first time...

November 10, 2021
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EventsFeatured

Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet

The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Veterans Banquet in the UAFS Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

November 08, 2021
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FeaturedNewsStudents

UAFS Places in Four US News Categories.

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...

November 03, 2021
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EventsFeatured

UAFS Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...

November 03, 2021
Jordan Mader on a Geoscience Water Testing Trip
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Dr. Jordan Mader

In celebration of the first Friday of Pride month, our #LionVoices feature is Jordan Mader, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at UAFS and an advisor for Pride Club and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS). Jordan earned her Ph.D. in...

October 30, 2021
UAFS students hand out candy during the annual Haunted Union trunk or treat.
EventsNews

UAFS to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

October 28, 2021
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EventsFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

UAFS to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean

The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11

October 28, 2021
EventsNewsArts and Sciences

UAFS to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29

The UAFS Democracy Project will host Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the UAFS Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...

October 26, 2021
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FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year

The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...

October 25, 2021
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UAFS Family Weekend

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all UAFS students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...

October 18, 2021
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Arts and SciencesFeatured

Jennings Publishes In the Deep, Second in Acclaimed Space Opera Series

Dr. Kelly Jennings, professor of the Department of English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication at UAFS has published In the Deep, a direct sequel to Fault Lines. The now evolving series of sci-fi space operas titled Escape Velocity is...

October 15, 2021
Adams, left, and Beckman accept their awards ahead of the Virtual USC All Staff meeting.
EventsNews

UAFS Staff Earn Speakman Awards

The University Staff Council at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith presented Lucille Speakman Excellence Awards to Deborah Beckham and Jeff Adams, both of Fort Smith, during its annual staff meeting on September 29.

October 15, 2021
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UAFS to Host Oct 20 Info Session for Displaced Vista Students

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is working to assist students displaced by the closure of Vista College of Fort Smith as they plan the next steps in their education and get back on track to pursue their chosen career paths.

October 13, 2021
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FeaturedNews

Men of Excellence Crowdfunding Campaign Launches

This week, the UAFS Men of Excellence (MOX) program launched their first crowd funding campaign. The organization aims to assure, encourage and motivate male students during their time at UAFS and beyond.

October 13, 2021
a paper crane at the UAFS campus center
Arts and SciencesFeatured

Students Display Arvest-Made Paper Cranes in Support of AAPI Community

A colorful reminder of hope and resilience in the form of thousands of delicate paper cranes is on display at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Arvest...

October 09, 2021
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FeaturedNewsAlumni

UAFS Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive

This semester, six area students attending UAFS will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.

October 04, 2021

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