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Raul Tabares, a senior business administration student at UAFS, stands in front of flags denoting the U.S. military branches at the UAFS Veterans Resource Center
Business and IndustryFirst GenerationLion Voices

Success as a Student Veteran

Raul Tabares came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at UAFS.

November 10, 2025
Image of an American Flag with the silhouette of a soldier saluting.
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UAFS to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7

Military Appreciation Night at UAFS will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...

November 07, 2025
Image of an American Flag (background) with a stack of two notbooks and a diploma sitting on a desk in front of a military uniform draped over a chair
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Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 03, 2025
Members of the UAFS ROTC work with cadets from area ROTC and JROTC
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UAFS Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.

April 03, 2025
ROTC members on a hike
CommunityEvents

Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024
Dr. Patti Conard, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023
Shatoya Freeman at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California
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Class, Half A World Away

While most of her professors are getting ready for the second half of their day, Shatoya Freeman, 32, a student enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is just waking up.

June 13, 2023
UAFS ROTC members
FeaturedNews

UAFS Elevates Military Friendly Ranking

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has once again been awarded designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-2024 academic year. The university earned Silver Status designation, moving up in the ranks from last year’s Bronze rating.

March 07, 2023

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