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UAFS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower and a fashion show of traditional Hispanic dress
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UAFS Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

Two University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 16, 2024
Hands form the shape of a heart in front of a rainbow flag
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UAFS Celebrates National Coming Out Day

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith kicked off the awareness month with the celebration of National Coming Out Day hosted by PRIDE at UAFS.

October 11, 2024
The UAFS Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
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'Mi Casa es su Casa': UAFS Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls
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Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UAFS

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the UAFS Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.

November 21, 2023
UAFS students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...

November 16, 2023
Bracelets made and handed out by the UAFS Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023
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UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.

October 09, 2023
Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event
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UAFS Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.

October 05, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month, flags in the foreground, UAFS Belltower in the background
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Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Students discuss their Colson Whitehead novels after getting them autographed
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UAFS Kicks off Black History Month Celebrations

Throughout the month of February, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a slate of events honoring and celebrating Black History. This year’s Black History Month theme, “Keeping Hope Alive,” pays homage to the social institutions...

January 30, 2023
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Annual MLK Events Build Bridges

Community leaders and engaged citizens of the Fort Smith community gathered at Elm Grove Community Center Monday, Jan. 16, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s annual breakfast...

January 16, 2023

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