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Jill Guerra Receives MAA Section Award
Dr. Jill Guerra of Fort Smith, mathematics professor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, received the Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics from the Mathematical Association of America, Oklahoma-Arkansas Sectio...
April 16, 2014PBL Brings Home 22 Awards from Conference
Seventeen members of the Phi Beta Lambda chapter at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith returned from the Arkansas PBL State Leadership Conference with a total of 22 awards and recognitions.
April 16, 201411 Inducted into Education Honor Society
Eleven students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been inducted into Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education in a ceremony which also recognized senior members of the organization.
April 15, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3967.jpg)
Historic Photographic Display at DSHS in May
A display of 40 photographs from 1903-1904 will be displayed at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site in Van Buren in May, with a grand opening set for 1 p.m. May 4.
April 10, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3966.jpg)
"Chronicles" Talks Railroad History May 4
The popular Crawford County Chronicles series will continue in May with its second presentation of the year, featuring a talk exploring the history of railroads in the area and its impact on Crawford and Sebastian County.
April 10, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3965.jpg)
Ohio Administrator to Fill New VC Role at UAFS
A university administrator from Ohio has been selected as the new vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 09, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3964.jpg)
Sigma Nu Raises $3,500 for St. Jude's
More than 200 people participated in the seventh annual St. Jude Breakaway 5K at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, with sponsor Nu Alpha Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity raising $3,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and awarding...
April 08, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3962.jpg)
UAFS Faculty Celebrate Cousin's Election
When Martha Bieber -- Spanish instructor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith -- babysat her cousin Luis Guillermo Solis when she was a teenager, she had no idea the boy she looked after was a future president.
April 08, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3963.jpg)
The Blue Lion to Host Jazz Ensembles May 2
Student members of the Jazz Band and the Jazz Catz vocal group at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are performing a repertoire of jazz selections May 2 during Jazz Night, their final show of the spring 2014 semester.
April 08, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3961.jpg)
UAFS Chamber Ensembles to Perform April 30
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chamber Ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at The Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown, 101 N. 2nd St.
April 07, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3959.jpg)
UAFS Sets April 21 Groundbreaking
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled an April 21 official groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a 58,000-square-foot visual arts building.
April 04, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3957.jpg)
UAFS Choirs, Guests to Perform April 28
Two choirs from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith -- along with special guests -- will perform in concert April 28 as part of UAFS’s Season of Entertainment 33.
April 03, 2014UAFS Dean Accepts Provost Role at NSU
A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith dean has accepted the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla.
April 03, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3956.jpg)
Harvard Alumnus Continues Education at UAFS
After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in applied math nearly 45 years ago, Paul Hackbarth is continuing his passion of lifelong learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 02, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3954.jpg)
"Number 1 Festival" Slated for April 26 at UAFS
The festival voted last year as the “number one festival in Fort Smith” by Entertainment Fort Smith magazine returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus on April 26, providing students and community members a way to travel around...
April 01, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3955.jpg)
CLL May-June Schedule Challenges, Educates
The Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released its schedule of 16 classes, talks and trips for the May and June months.
April 01, 2014"One-Act Showcase" to Run April 24-25
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s theatre department will perform “One-Act Showcase” at 7:30 p.m. on April 24-26 in the Breedlove Auditorium.
March 31, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3953.jpg)
"Frog and Toad" Comes to Stage April 26
The Academy of the Arts On Stage series at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will continue in April with the Academy Kidz production of “A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS,” which will be performed at 2 p.m. April 26 at The Blue Lion at...
March 31, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3951.jpg)
UAFS Blood Drive Slated for April 23-24
Community members and University of Arkansas - Fort Smith faculty, staff and students will have a chance to save lives when the campus hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23-24 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
March 27, 2014![news image](https://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/News/images/3000s/3950.jpg)
Scott to Give Nautical Talk April 17
A Fort Smith native will take area residents on a tour of maritime archeology in a presentation at 7 p.m. April 17 on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
March 24, 2014Media 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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