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Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award

Clements' family was named the UAFS Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.

October 06, 2025
A family poses with letters that spell out UAFS at Family Weekend
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Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
UAFS junior social work student, Anna Capps (center) is surrounded by her aunt and uncle, grandparents, dad, stepmom, and stepbrother. The Capps family was announced as the 2024 UAFS Family of the Year.
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Capps Family Takes Home Honors

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Family of the Year award was given to the family of Anna Capps, a junior social work student and SGA president.

October 22, 2024
UAFS junior Kimber Campbell, center, with her grandparents Lyshelle, left, and Joe Eyerman. The Eyermans were named the 2023 UAFS Family of the Year.
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Eyermans Recognized as UAFS Family of the Year

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of UAFS junior Kimber Campbell.

October 12, 2023
two girls on a carnival ride.
EventsFeaturedAlumni

Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
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UAFS Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering UAFS Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights UAFS volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
EventsAlumni

Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the UAFS campus.

September 01, 2023
UAFS Students and family stand under fall trees
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UAFS Family Weekend

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all UAFS students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...

October 18, 2021

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