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2 WATC Students Rank High in Event
Zackary McClain of Van Buren and Levi Moore of Subiaco, two students enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, scored the highest in the state on the written exam in the Ford AAA Student Auto Skills...
May 07, 2013
Register Now for 2013 Summer Classes
Summer registration is now open at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, according to Penny Pendleton of Fort Smith, dean of enrollment management.
May 06, 2013
Partners in Professional Development
Teacher candidates attending the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are learning how to hit the ground running as very effective classroom educators, thanks to an innovative partnership between the UAFS College of Education and the Van Buren Public...
May 06, 2013
Ready? Set? Have Fun & Learn!
Summer can be a time to have fun and a time to learn for one-year-old children up through college-age students who register for classes and camps offered on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
May 03, 2013
Outstanding WATC Students Recognized
Students attending the Western Arkansas Technical Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been recognized for superior achievement in a special awards ceremony which included the announcement of Outstanding WATC Students.
May 03, 2013
College of Business Recognizes Students
The College of Business at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith inducted 23 students into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration during a ceremony which was followed by an awards dinner recognizing...
May 02, 2013
Retail Sales Rebound in Latest Report
The Fort Smith regional economy continues to have its bright spots, according to the report released May 1 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development (CBRED) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 01, 2013Hear About "Business Killers" May 21
The Family Enterprise Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is sponsoring a program on “Business Killers” for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting May 21.
May 01, 2013
Educator Here for Concert & Conference
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is bringing nationally-known educator Dr. Jean Feldman to Fort Smith on June 1 to conduct an all-day workshop for early childhood professionals, preceded by a free concert on May 31.
May 01, 2013
28 Research Presentations Receive Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has announced the 28 best research presentations delivered at the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
April 30, 2013
2013 Applause Published
The 23rd edition of Applause, the creative arts magazine at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, was unveiled at a release party that included the announcement of the cover design winner.
April 30, 2013
Awards Given at NUMAS Event
Four students, five student organizations and an adviser were honored in the 10th annual NUMAS awards program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 29, 2013
UAFS Joins Regional Higher Education Group
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced April 23 that it accepted an invitation to join the Northwest Arkansas Education Consortium, a year-old organization focused on improving college graduation and retention rates.
April 23, 2013Berans Honor Top Academic Students
Forty-one University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students were the guests of Chancellor Paul B. Beran and First Lady Janice Beran at a dinner on April 23 as recipients of the university's Academic Excellence Awards which honor top students from throughout...
April 23, 2013Willoughby Novel Available on Kindle
E-book enthusiasts using an Amazon Kindle have an opportunity to delve into a novel in the Christian, supernatural genre written by a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith professor.
January 21, 2013
Regional Sentiment Rose in 4th Quarter
The Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) for the Fort Smith region rose in the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, according to the preliminary report released Jan. 16 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development at the University of Arkansas...
January 17, 2013
Fall 2013 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester, according to Dr. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor.
January 14, 2013UAFS Hosts Chris Cameron Blues Band
The Chris Cameron Blues Band will bring its acclaimed and unique blend of rhythm and electric blues to Fort Smith for a 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 show at The Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown, 101 N. 2nd St.
January 10, 2013
The Lion's Den Earns LEED Certification
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Lion’s Den student housing has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification according to a notice by the U.S. Green Building Council.
September 11, 2012
A Cool Move on a Warm Day
Eight University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students just completed a semester of culture immersion in Costa Rica, which instructor Mary Sobhani of Fort Smith said benefited them in numerous ways.
August 17, 2012Media Relations
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