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Heppner to Lead Cub Camp 2021

Incoming first-year students at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith will be welcomed to their UAFS experience by a new slate of 2021 Cub Camp directors, led by a familiar face – Reagan Heppner, who will serve her second term as a director this...

Lt. Gov. Griffin to Host Town Hall March 3

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a virtual town hall with Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3. Griffin will discuss his role as lieutenant governor as it pertains to the state government, the...

Francisco, McCullough Named 2021 Homecoming King and Queen

Saturday afternoon, the Lucky To Be A Lion slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith culminated in the crowning of students Jomar Francisco of Little Rock and Shandreka McCullough of Farmington and as 2021 Homecoming...

McCollum awarded Nancy Murphy Chadwick Professional of Distinction Award

AnnMarie McCollum, resident director of the Lion’s Den Residence Hall at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, was recently selected as the recipient of the Nancy Murphy Chadwick Professional of Distinction Award from the Southwest Association...

Top 10 UAFS Alumni of 2021 Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Association announced the Top 10 Alumni of 2021, part of the Feb. 26 Homecoming 2021 “Lucky to Be a Lion” event slate. The honor acknowledges alumni for their contributions in their field of study,...

2021 In-Person Commencement Schedule Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will resume in-person commencement ceremonies this May at the conclusion of the spring 2021 semester. Ceremonies will be conducted over four days to honor graduates from the current semester as well as those...

Chancellor Riley Releases Video Update on Winter Weather

In an email sent Wednesday, Feb. 17, UAFS Chancellor Terisa Riley shared the below video, writing: "Dear Lions, Today, I have recorded my campus update in which I share my gratitude to all of you for working and learning virtually during these stressful...

Kannan Welcomes Winter Bird-Watchers

A slate-colored Dark-Eyed Junco rests in a snow-covered tree in Van Buren this week. As Arkansas braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below 0 degrees, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents....

Homecoming 2021 Lucky to be a Lion Slate Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Homecoming 2021 Feb. 22-27 with a blend of virtual and in-person events. This year’s events fall under the theme “Lucky to be a Lion” and will put a digital spin on some of the traditional...

Employee Clinic Provides COVID Vaccines to Nearly 300

Close to 300 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith employees received their first COVID-19 vaccination today, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, thanks to a partnership clinic between the university and Mercy Fort Smith. Spirits were high throughout the morning...

Three UAFS Grads Named to High Reliability Teacher Cohort

Kyle Bates in his Spradling Elementary classroom. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith School of Education recently celebrated three of its graduates for being named among the first recipients of the 2020-2021 High Reliability Teacher (HRT) Cohort...

UAFS Named Newest Regional Location of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. 

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith recently received just over $78,000 in funding to launch the newest regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. Funding for regional offices is provided by the U.S. Small...

Jumpstart Arkansas Serves in Honor of MLK

Eleven students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Jumpstart Arkansas program participated participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021, by serving the Fort Smith community through the 100 Families...

Black History Month Slate Announced

Throughout the month of February, UAFS will honor Black History Month thanks to the collaborative efforts of the university’s Black Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Life Office, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming...

Mayor McGill Commends UAFS Student Visionaries

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill visited the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Wednesday, January 27, 2021, to sign a proclamation recognizing UAFS students who brought forward innovative ideas to improve the quality of place of the City of Fort...

Kannan Studies in Sri Lanka

This was supposed to be a different story, one about a distinguished UAFS professor embarking on not one, but two prestigious Fulbright awards. Instead, it is a reflection on making the most of the circumstances in which one finds oneself and a lesson...

Grad Seeks Access for All

Ciara Fleer, '17, always knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.

It’s All Happening at The Bakery District

In less than a year, UAFS will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort Smith region.

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UAFS Hosts Summer Blood Drive