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Tours Influence College Decision, Says UAFS Campus Visit Coordinator

Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.

CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.

Mid-Week Party Invites UAFS Community

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.

Full Slate of Events Welcomes UAFS Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Campus Closure: Severe Weather

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.

Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at UAFS

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

Building Student Leaders

Student leadership programs at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.

UAFS Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The UAFS campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at UAFS

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for 21st year.

Haunted University Returns Oct. 25

Haunted University is back at UAFS on Oct. 25, drawing thousands for one of the region’s largest Halloween events. This year adds an outdoor screening of Monsters University to the mix of Trunk or Treat, carnival games, and the classic haunted...

Meet the UAFS RAs

Meet the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith RAs.

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.

Campus closed Monday, January 22

UAFS Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Spring Back Week returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.

Life and UAFS: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.

UAFS Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the UAFS Resident...

The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.

UAFS Organization Joins Local Nonprofit to Ease Finals Week Stress

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, faculty, and staff are invited to take a break from their end-of-the-year stress on Monday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Campus Green with kittens and puppies. The furry friends will be...

UAFS Students Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors

Celebrated by millions around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors, better known as Holi, made an impact right here on the UAFS campus Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Neither cool weather nor the threat of rain could stop one of the newest clubs on...