University of Arkansas - Fort SmithNews Stories

Accreditation Team Gives UAFS High Marks

A visiting team has informed the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith that two bachelor’s degree programs will receive initial accreditation and seven other programs in the College of Applied Science and Technology will be reaccredited.

120 Inducted into ALD Honor Society

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has inducted 120 students into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society that recognizes academic excellence during a student's first year of college.

Academy's "Shrek" Brings Film to the Stage

The endearing story of a romance between an ogre and a princess will be retold on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus when the Xtreme Teenz will perform three showings of “Shrek: The Musical” in April.

UAFS Provost Accepts Indiana Chancellor Position

Dr. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, will assume his new position as chancellor at Indiana University Southeast on July 1.

UAFS Magazine and Student Take Honors

Applause, the literary magazine at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, placed first in the Southern Literary Festival’s journal competition, an event where a UAFS student took a second place award.

UAFS Student's Lesson Wins iPads for PHS

A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith student interning at an area high school won a statewide technology grant contest that awarded seven free iPads and accessories for educational use in his classroom, an accolade he credits to a student-focused...

UAFS Group to Perform at The Blue Lion

Vocal Performance Workshop students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will entertain local audiences on April 3 with “Broadway: Our Favorite Things,” a series of vignettes performed revue-style.

"Chronicles" Series Begins Again on April 6

Tom Wing, director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site in Van Buren, will kick off this year’s “Crawford County Chronicles” series on April 6, with two time options for those wishing to attend.

"Addams Family" Brings Spooky Laughs

A new musical comedy featuring an endearing television family will be shown in Fort Smith as the final touring show of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s Season of Entertainment 33.

Junior Den Day Set for April 3

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s annual Junior Den Day on April 3 at the Stubblefield Center gives high school juniors a chance to learn more about both UAFS and the college experience.

3 Represent UAFS at Capitol Event

Participating in the 2014 STEM Posters at the Capitol event in Little Rock on March 7 were one former University of Arkansas - Fort Smith student and two current UAFS students -- Cassie Peer and Daniel Schwartz of Fort Smith and Alice Tholen of Edmond,...

UAFS Theatre Wins Awards at Festival

Faculty and students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s theatre department attended the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Region VI Festival held Feb. 24-28, taking home two awards while participating in a week’s worth of events....

Eighteen Students Win at Math Contest

Wise Exhibit Features Local Abstract Art

An exhibition of art by Arkansas native and abstract artist Steven Wise is on display in the hallway of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus until April 15.

African Night Set for March 14 at UAFS

The African Student Association at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its second edition of African Night on March 14 -- a social event featuring, a state-renowned African dance group, an African performing artist from Dallas, Texas,...

Nine Groups Compete in Battle of the Bands

A variety of musical genres will go to war when the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s annual Battle of the Bands competition will be held at 7 p.m. March 11 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

Extraction Day Rescheduled for March 15

The Free Extraction Day sponsored by the Dental Hygiene Clinic at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been rescheduled for March 15.

UAFS Professor Publishes English Textbook

A professor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has co-authored a textbook for high school English classes that has quickly become a best-selling book in its field.

UAFS Theatre to Show "Great Movie Scenes"

​University of Arkansas - Fort Smith theatre students will display their own interpretations of classic cinema when they show “Great Movie Scenes Redone” at 7:30 p.m. March 21 in the Breedlove Auditorium.

UAFS Wins 35 ADDYs at Ceremony

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith employees and students won more than 30 accolades at the American Advertising Federation local chapter’s 2014 ADDY Awards held Feb. 22, highlighted by winning two Special Judges Awards.