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Nominations Due for Unsung Hero Award
Nov. 30 is the nomination deadline for the Unsung Hero Award given by the American Democracy Project at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
November 05, 2013
Students Win at Broadcasting Competition
Three University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students took home awards at the South Central Broadcasting Society’s fall 2013 competition held at the Texas Association of Broadcasters in Austin, Texas.
November 04, 2013
Important: Final Exam Schedule Changes
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has postponed final exams beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, through all day Friday, Dec. 6, due to anticipated severe weather in the Fort Smith area.
November 04, 2013Scouts Earn Welding Badges at UAFS
A group from a Boy Scout troop in Greenwood got first-hand knowledge of metalworking while working on their merit badges in welding during a Saturday morning spent on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
November 04, 2013Science Meets Fun at Second Annual Festival
Nearly 100 third-graders from Fort Smith area schools took part in informative, interactive and fun experiments Nov. 2 at the second annual Festival of Science in the Math-Science Building on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
November 04, 2013Retail Sales Decline in September Report
The recent federal government shutdown limited the data available on Fort Smith regional economy for September, according to the report released Oct. 31 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development (CBRED) at the University of...
October 31, 2013
Music Ensembles Perform in November
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Department of Music will present two very diverse concerts in November -- a percussion concert Nov. 24 with a guest percussionist and a seasonal choral concert Nov. 26 featuring the University Chorale and Women’s...
October 30, 2013
2 Events Mark Holiday Season
The official holiday lighting ceremony at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will be held on Nov. 25, followed on Dec. 2 with the annual Season’s Greetings Concert.
October 29, 2013
UAFS Wins State Theatre Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came away with six awards from the Arkansas State Festival of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival held Oct. 24-27.
October 28, 2013
UAFS Cuts Ribbons for Two New Food Venues
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith held a grand opening Oct. 28 for two new additions to its food court, which have both been open for a little over a month but have already seen success with students.
October 28, 2013
DSHS Sets Seasonal Closing
Nov. 23 will be the last day the Drennen-Scott Historic Site will be open for public tours before it closes for the winter season.
October 28, 2013Rees to Speak at UAFS Nov. 21
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Fort Smith area residents will have a chance to learn about the prehistoric cultures of the region when archeologist Jim Rees gives a presentation on the importance of membrane drums to ancient Mississippian societies.
October 25, 2013Keith Fudge Receives NCAA Distinctions
Dr. Keith Fudge of Van Buren, faculty athletics representative for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, has received two national distinctions with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through his role for UAFS.
October 25, 2013
"Women" Takes the Stage Nov. 21-24
Theatre @ UAFS will perform “Women of Manhattan,” its third theatrical production of the year, Nov. 21-24 at the Breedlove Auditorium on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
October 24, 2013
Jazz Band, Jazz Catz to Perform Nov. 19
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Jazz Band and Jazz Catz will perform in concert Nov. 19 as part of the UAFS Season of Entertainment 33.
October 23, 2013
UAFS Celebrates International Education Week
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled several activities Nov. 18-22 -- cultural presentations, a speech competition and a mini-Olympic event -- in celebration of International Education Week.
October 23, 2013
Reception for Faculty Art Exhibit Nov. 13
A reception for “Eye/Mind/Hand/Heart: An Exhibition of Faculty Work,” an exhibit featuring artwork by University of Arkansas - Fort Smith faculty, will be held from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 13 at UAFS at Second Street, 101 N. 2nd St., as part of a two-month...
October 22, 2013
Muldrow Finishes First at BEST Competition
The 2013 River Valley BEST Robotics Competition held Oct. 19 on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus saw Muldrow High School take top honors at the competition while also winning a slew of additional awards.
October 21, 2013
2nd Cardboard Box City Set for Nov. 16
What does it feel like to have only a cardboard box for a shelter or not know what your next meal will be? Those signing up for an all-night event on Nov. 16 will get a tiny glimpse while drawing attention to the problem.
October 21, 2013
"Memphis" Brings Broadway to UAFS
Music lovers will be able to “tune in” to the Season of Entertainment 33’s second touring show of the year, when the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith brings the Broadway musical “Memphis” to Fort Smith for an 8 p.m. Nov. 16 show at the...
October 21, 2013Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
Send an EmailRachel Rodemann Putman
- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
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