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August 15, 2024
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the UAFS Resident...

August 10, 2023
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AlumniBell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

Finding the Work-Life Balance

Dakota Young has something he wants to tell you, and if you know he works in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery clinic at Baptist Health, you probably think you know what it is: a healthful diet, regular exercise, and no smoking. Those are certainly...

October 20, 2022
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Historic Gift by Windgate to Transform University and River Valley

In September, speaking about the $18.7 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, Chancellor Terisa Riley said, “In some ways, they can dream even bigger than we do, and to dream big dreams to improve our community together is special.”

October 20, 2022
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$9.9 Million Gift Will Double Nursing Program

Addressing a critical shortage of health-care providers, $9.9 million of the historic Windgate gift will be dedicated to nearly doubling the UAFS Nursing program.

October 20, 2022
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Windgate Gift to Expand Arts and Arts Education

An $8.8 million gift by the Windgate Foundation to the Art and Design department promises a physical expansion of UAFS’s iconic arts building and increased class offerings. Both will encourage greater involvement in the arts by students and the...

October 20, 2022
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Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail

Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two UAFS criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.

May 23, 2022
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Electrical Engineer Aims for the Star

Anthony Ming has spent more than a year working as an Engineering Pathways intern at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for human spaceflight in Houston, Texas, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conduct...

February 15, 2022
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Pillars of Our Core Beliefs

In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at UAFS only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...

February 14, 2022
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Arts and SciencesBell TowerBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human Sciences

University Reorganizes for Efficiency

In April 2021, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.

February 14, 2022
UAFS students read book together on campus
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Changing Focus

Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...

February 14, 2022
UAFS students standing together on campus
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Life Around the World and at Home

In December, UAFS announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.

February 14, 2022

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