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Left to right: Bryan Alexis and Susan Krafft accept their Student Government Association Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards.
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Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the UAFS Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
From left to right, Allyson Lovell, Darren Smith, and Jennifer Holland at the UAFS Faculty and Staff Awards.
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Three Take Home Annual UAFS Staff Awards

Staff members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
From left to right: Tom Watkins, Dr. Jordan Mader, Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, Roberta Parks, and Dr. Virginia Hardgraves accept their faculty awards.
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Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious UAFS Awards

Faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...

April 10, 2026
Dr. Stephen Husarik discusses sheet music.
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Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance

Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.

March 16, 2026
Roxy Wylie smiles while standing on the edge of the campus green at UAFS with the bell tower behind her
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History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie

At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.

July 21, 2025
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella conducts students during a summer band camp
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Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella

Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.

June 25, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at UAFS.
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UAFS Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
Dr. Bun Song Lee, right, accepts his award
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2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named

On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

April 16, 2025
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with UAFS Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
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UAFS Employees Honored by Students

On April 11, the UAFS Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.

April 16, 2025
Andrea Parton, the discovery and access librarian for the Boreham Library at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, stands in the lobby next to a new display of video games
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Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.

March 31, 2025
Dr. Dennis Siler shows off his custom Harry Potter inspired guitar inside his workshop.
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Six-Strings and Shakespeare

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.

December 17, 2024
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Chemistry Professor to Head Center for Teaching and Learning

Dr. Jordan Mader, the new faculty fellow leading the first semesters of UAFS’s Center for Teaching and Learning, has some priorities, and the first one is listening.

November 25, 2024
UAFS associate professor of mathematics, Dr. Kayla Murray, smiles for the camera outside of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
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Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions

Math can be difficult. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.

November 22, 2024
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UAFS Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

UAFS is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
UAFS Bell Tower seen behind a fountain on the campus green
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12 New Faculty Members Join UAFS this Fall

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomed a dozen new faculty members to campus to begin the academic year with disciplines in each of the three colleges at UAFS.

August 20, 2024
UAFS chemistry professor Jordan Mader poses in a field of tulips
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Jordan Mader and the Chemists of the Future

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith professor of chemistry Jordan Mader may have a last name that rhymes with an iconic Star Wars villain, but she is the opposite of the "Dark Side" when it comes to teaching the future of chemists.

April 30, 2024
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Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence

On Friday, April 5, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.

April 09, 2024
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University Celebrates Years of Service

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.

April 05, 2024
Dr. Janine Chitty and her husband, Chuck
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First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty

Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...

March 01, 2024
Cody Holt poses for UAFS eSports media day
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Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt

Follow the evolution of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to UAFS educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.

February 16, 2024

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