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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, 2012A 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.
August 17, 2012Enrollment, Planning on Chancellor's Mond
June 13, 2026
Danu Regalado Rides for Hope
Hoping to promote empathy and inclusion for people with disabilities, UAFS sophomore Danu Regalado will ride about 4,000 miles from California to Washington, D.C., this summer with Journey of Hope.
June 13, 2026
Wing Brings Fort Smith History to Flag Sojourn 250 Event
Tom Wing part of the Sebastian County Flag Sojourn 2025 event in Fort Smith
June 13, 2026
Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 UAFS graduates to move boldly...
June 13, 2026History of Math Comes Alive in Timeline
June 13, 2026Class Notes
June 13, 2026It's good for Your Heart
June 13, 2026World without Limits at UAFS
June 13, 2026Chancellor Riley Honored as Business Woman of the Year
June 13, 2026
New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers
With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, UAFS is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.
June 13, 2026 New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers
With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, UAFS is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.
June 13, 2026Media Relations
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