University of Arkansas - Fort SmithNews Stories

World-Renowned Ensemble to Perform at UAFS

​The world-famous musical group Canadian Brass will perform at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus on Oct. 25 as part of a two-day visit to Fort Smith, allowing Fort Smith area residents an opportunity to see one of the most well-known...

DSHS Event to Include Firing of Cannon

Sounds from cannon fire will reverberate from the hillside over downtown Van Buren on Saturday, Oct. 12, when a series of Civil War programs and demonstrations are conducted at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site.

Authors to Speak to Area Teachers

​The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is bringing Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong -- educators, educational speakers and authors -- to Fort Smith on Oct. 17 for a half-day co-curricular advisory conference aimed at area pre-service and career teach...

Beran One of 23 SFA Alumni Honored

Dr. Paul B. Beran, chancellor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, has been selected as one of 23 notable alumni from Stephen F. Austin State University who are being honored with banners hanging along the university’s historic Vista Drive.

Students Play "Gatekeeper" at Competition

​Schools from across northwest Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma will compete in the annual River Valley BEST Robotics Competition Oct. 19 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus, a competition to determine who can engineer...

UAFS Master Plan Presentations on Oct. 9

A year-long process culminating in an updated Master Plan for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will be unveiled in two public sessions on Oct. 9, revealing plans for the development of the campus for the next 15-20 years.

"Lend Me a Tenor" Brings Laughs to Campus

The theatrical portion of the university-sponsored Season of Entertainment 33 will start off with a laugh when Theatre @ UAFS performs “Lend Me a Tenor” on Oct. 17-19 and 21-22.

Book Chosen for Annual "Read This!"

The book has been selected for students and community members participating in the annual community book read sponsored by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, with an official kick-off event slated for January and a presentation by the book’s...

UAFS Employee to Appear on Iconic Game Show

UAFS Plans New Visual Arts Facility

Educational programs spread over five different campus buildings are moving toward a new home on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus during the fall 2015 semester.

Book Signing Set for UAFS History Book

​A book signing for a book that has been in the works since 1996 -- “University of Arkansas Fort Smith: The First 85 Years” -- will be held on July 30.

"Season at Second Street" to Debut

The inaugural year for Season at Second Street, a new entertainment series sponsored by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, includes two events which are ones that are sure to draw a crowd.

Crawford County Students Thrive at UAFS

Scholarships, honors programs, overseas travel and campus life all combine to make the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith an attractive university destination for Crawford County residents.

KidFest Brings Broadway to Breedlove

Aspiring performers on the Great White Way will offer a free “Broadway in Review” performance at 2 p.m. July 27 in Breedlove Auditorium at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as the finale for a week-long Academy of the Arts summer camp.

$1 Million Gift Aimed at Nursing Shortage

A $1 million gift to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from the Pendergraft family -- long-time philanthropists and loyal supporters of UAFS -- is designed to have an impact on the nursing shortage in the Fort Smith region.

Fall CLL Schedule Begins in August

Learn to sail a boat and cook with a chef at the same place you can discover holistic healing strategies and learn to use a computer -- the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Radiography Pinning Planned for July 18

Deborah Lashley, director of medical imaging at Sparks Health Systems, will be the guest speaker for the July 18 radiography pinning ceremony at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Academy Announces Auditions

CBRED Releases First Quarter Report

The regional economy continued to stumble along in the first quarter, according to the 20-page report released June 14 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development (CBRED) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

UAFS in Role and Scope Change Process

One of the most significant accomplishments to occur for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith since Dr. Paul Beran became chancellor is now moving forward.