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The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest
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Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire

In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...

October 16, 2023
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CommunityEventsUAFS Mailbag

UAFS Mailbag: Spooky SZN

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what UAFS is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.

October 13, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Brock Slater

Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how UAFS has impacted his life and why he chose to come to UAFS in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.

October 13, 2023
UAFS junior Kimber Campbell, center, with her grandparents Lyshelle, left, and Joe Eyerman. The Eyermans were named the 2023 UAFS Family of the Year.
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Eyermans Recognized as UAFS Family of the Year

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of UAFS junior Kimber Campbell.

October 12, 2023
Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out
AthleticsCommunityEventsNews

Fight Breast Cancer with UAFS Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first UAFS team to host ATU.

October 09, 2023
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CommunityEvents

Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.

The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.

October 09, 2023
CommunityNews

Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair

Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services’ all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.

October 09, 2023
Bracelets made and handed out by the UAFS Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023
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UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.

October 09, 2023
Wes Milam, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith adjunct criminal justice professor and Fort Smith Police Captain, stands outside of the FSPD station
Bell TowerArts and SciencesAlumni

Baby Steps of Ambition

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith adjunct criminal justice professor Wes Milam, details his journey from UAFS student to professor while continuing to serve the community of Fort Smith.

October 06, 2023
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FeaturedNews

Join the Excitement: UAFS eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The UAFS Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...

October 05, 2023
Alumni and current volleyball players with coach Jane Sargent

Alumni Ready for More

Before the first game of the season, before the Blue-White game, there was the alumni game, when this year’s UAFS volleyball team took on opponents … who were playing volleyball before today’s students were, well, born.

October 05, 2023
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Arts and Sciences

Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving

Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine “electrical and computer engineering with community engagement” to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.

October 05, 2023
Shatoya Freeman salutes in front of an American flag
Business and Industry

When Class Is Half a World Away

As Shatoya Freeman’s day is just beginning, most of her professors are preparing for the second half of their day. It’s not due to an overnight schedule or a desire to sleep in. Instead, it’s due to the expanse of being four time zones apart.

October 05, 2023
Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event
EventsNews

UAFS Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.

October 05, 2023
Student in profile outside the Pendergraft Health Sciences Center
Health Education and Human Sciences

Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks

Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.

October 05, 2023
Bell Tower

High-Five Fridays

When Zane Gibson returned to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, he did so with a mission to reinvigorate the UAFS basketball program and the excitement in the community.

October 04, 2023
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Bell Tower

Legends of the Games They Played

The UAFS Lions Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Athletics Department.

October 04, 2023
Student posing at Majors Expo
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Studying Earth to Get to Space

Do you ever listen to podcasts? Did one ever change your life?

October 04, 2023
Bell Tower

Lions to Join MIAA

The 2023-2024 sports seasons at UAFS will be the Lions last in the Lone Star Conference, which the university joined in 2019.

October 04, 2023
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Bell TowerAlumni

Focus on the Future

Matt Beyer, a 2015 accounting graduate, has some advice for those following in his footsteps.

October 04, 2023

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