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Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to UAFS...
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
UAFS will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious UAFS Awards
Faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
April 10, 2026
Three Take Home Annual UAFS Staff Awards
Staff members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the UAFS Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Campus Update, April 10, 2026
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Terisa Riley shares an update on summer hours, the budget, the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium, and UAFS employee appreciation.
April 10, 2026
Green space Created at 53rd Street Corridor
New green way created on 53rd Street between Baldor and Windgate buildings
April 08, 2026
Research Symposium Slated April 10
The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library.
April 06, 2026
Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.
April 03, 2026Advanced Manufacturing Sets Standard
This fall, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith launched Arkansas’s first Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a highly anticipated program that will strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of the River Valley’s most...
April 03, 2026
Regalia Drive Slated April 18
The 2025-2026 Lion Leadership class will host a cap and gown donation drive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the UAFS campus.
April 02, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.
March 30, 2026
An Appreciative Return to the Fort
Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 2026
UAFS Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.
March 25, 2026
Ask the Expert: River Valley Hikes
Spring break is next week in the River Valley, and the forecast is looking beautiful. To help you make the most of it, we asked two of our biology faculty members, Dr. Jason Ortega and Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, to recommend a few favorite local nature...
March 19, 2026
Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance
Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.
March 16, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
March 13, 2026 Campus Update, March 13, 2026
The chancellor for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update about recent campus news.
March 13, 2026
CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.
March 09, 2026Media 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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