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First GenerationStudents

First to go but not Alone

More than half of the students who attend the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...

March 19, 2025
UAFS surgical technology student, Kaylee Yandell
Health Education and Human SciencesStudents

Dress Blues to Scrubs

When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.

January 19, 2024
Abby Musset, UAFS Dental Hygiene student
NewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to UAFS to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Shatoya Freeman at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

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
Headshot of Morgan Scott, Univeristy of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumna
Business and IndustryAlumni

Beating the Odds: UAFS Alumna, Morgan Scott

When Morgan Scott arrived at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, the thought of completing a degree, let alone going on to complete a graduate degree, felt practically impossible.

April 26, 2023

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