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Sharon Winn (center) views the commemorative brick purchased by her husband, Jim (right), that is in Lion Pride Square.
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UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

May 01, 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
The Alumni Center mural
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Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil poster
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Gettin' Shrimpy With It

It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...

June 01, 2023
six alumni legacy scholarship winners are pictured. Text states: 2021-2022 Alumni Scholarship Recipients
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UAFS Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive

This semester, six area students attending UAFS will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.

October 04, 2021

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