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Arik Schrouf finetunes a piece of equipment in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering lab located in the Baldor Building at UAFS.
Business and IndustryFeaturedFirst GenerationNews

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future

Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

May 15, 2026
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Business and Industry

What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?

Engineering degrees are in high demand. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.

October 31, 2025
From left to right: Dean Kim Needy and Provost Indrajeet Chaubey from the University of Arkansas sit next to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, and Latisha Settlage, dean for the College of Business and Industry, sign engineering partnership renewal between the two universities,
Business and IndustryFeaturedNews

UAFS Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at UAFS.

September 04, 2025
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Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Double Dose of Graduation

It wasn’t a clerical error when Joshua Merritt’s name was listed twice as a graduate during the 2024 spring commencement at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.

October 17, 2024
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith belltower at sunrise
Business and IndustryNews

Torres Tabbed to Lead Engineering Department

Dr. Mauricio Torres has been named the new head of the Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Torres joins UAFS after serving as the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences associate dean at the Indiana Institute...

September 25, 2024
Dr. Kiyun Han (right) with his wife and son
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of electronics technology and electrical engineering technology Dr. Kiyun Han has a passion for everything technology-related, which is rooted in his life and career.

August 29, 2024
New UAFS alum, Joshua MerrittJoshua Merritt (right) and his dad Jason, a senior instructor in the College of Business and Industry, at the 2024 Spring Commencement
AlumniArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryNews

Double Dose of Graduation

Joshua Merritt, a recent University of Arkansas—Fort Smith graduate, celebrated the completion of not one but two degrees during his time at UAFS. After starting at the university at just 13 years old, Merritt graduated with a bachelor's degree...

May 31, 2024
Brock Slater smiling for the camera.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Brock Slater

Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how UAFS has impacted his life and why he chose to come to UAFS in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.

October 13, 2023
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Arts and Sciences

Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving

Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine “electrical and computer engineering with community engagement” to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.

October 05, 2023
Students wave to the camera during Mane Event at UAFS
EventsFeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023

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