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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.

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.

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...

Hear 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berans 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...

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.

Willoughby 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.

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...

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.

UAFS 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.

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.

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.

A Cool Move on a Warm Day

The clouds kept the temperature down but the moods were sunny and bright at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on Aug. 17 when freshmen moved into campus housing.

Chancellor Riley Honored as Business Woman of the Year

Babb Center Help Available to Alumni

The Babb Center for Career Services at UAFS is known for the many services it offers undergraduates. Now, Executive Director Susan Krafft wants you to know those services are also available to alumni.