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![Dr. April Evans, center, surrounded by her husband, Shane, and their five grandchildren](/news/_images/april-evans.jpg)
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to UAFS...
March 25, 2024![Lana smiling for a picture.](/news/_images/2024-lv-lana-putman-image.jpg)
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how UAFS has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024![Dr. Nicki Stancil](/news/_images/nickistancil.jpg)
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week’s Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved UAFS eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024![music students perform during the uafs season of entertainment](/news/_images/windensemble1.jpg)
UAFS to host College Music Society Conference
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024![Beineke poses with student athletes during Turn the Town Teal](/news/_images/beineke-students.jpg)
Women's History Month: Katie Beineke
In this week’s Women’s History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at UAFS underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...
March 13, 2024![Shelli and Glenda](/news/_images/henehan-ezell.jpeg)
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024![Brooke Magallanes](/news/_images/brooke-magallanes.jpg)
Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...
March 11, 2024![Picture of Volleyball](/news/_images/volleyball-news-img.jpg)
UAFS Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.
March 07, 2024![Dr. Sophia Farmer](/news/_images/sophiafarmer.jpg)
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the UAFS Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024![Lawrence, Jackson, Wineland and Husarick](/news/_images/23-facultyexcellence.jpg)
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
March 04, 2024![ArcBest at the UAFS Career Fair](/news/_images/2023-career-fair-preview.jpg)
Career Fair set for March 7
UAFS is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024![Dr. Janine Chitty and her husband, Chuck](/news/_images/fg-fv-chitty.jpg)
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024![UAFS mascot Numa, dressed as a mailcarrier](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
UAFS Mailbag: Where Memories Roar
The UAFS Mailbag returns with a recap of Homecoming 2024: Where Memories Roar. From competitions, reunions, awards, and games, homecoming week was full of excitement, and the campus was buzzing.
February 23, 2024![graphic for 9 to 5 the musical](/news/_images/season-23-24-calendar-9-5.jpg)
UAFS Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...
February 19, 2024![Holcomb and Boylan cheer as they are crowned](/news/_images/s-hoco-crown-24rrp6571.jpg)
Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024
On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 17, 2024![students hold 1928 balloons](/news/_images/2023-bt-dayofgivingjpg.jpg)
UAFS Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, ‘12, and Jaime Vargas, ’18 and ‘23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
February 17, 2024![Cody Holt poses for UAFS eSports media day](/news/_images/cody-holt-media.jpg)
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to UAFS educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
February 16, 2024![Attendees of Baha'i Club's Meaningful Conversations](/news/_images/bahai-club.jpg)
UAFS Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024![Yosey Cardenas during graduation, May 2023](/news/_images/yosey-grad.jpg)
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024![Logan Aguilera, class of '23, coaches a player at Sallisaw during a football game. Aguilera is a geography teacher at Sallisaw Middle School.](/news/_images/logan-coaching.jpg)
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. UAFS helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024Media Relations
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