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$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

UAFS is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Holden, executive director of the UAFS Master of Healthcare Administration program, stands on the second floor of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building overlooking the lobby.
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Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined UAFS after more than four decades of healthcare experience.

February 04, 2026
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Health Education and Human Sciences

Five High-Need Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Healthcare careers are in high demand nationwide. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is preparing students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, imaging sciences, surgical technology, and healthcare administration.

October 31, 2025
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Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity

Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.

September 26, 2025
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Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation

Twelve students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.

May 02, 2025

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