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11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
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
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
UAFS senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for UAFS
Five students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for UAFS.
December 10, 2025
UAFS Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Future of Technology Begins with UAFS Computer Science
Three recent graduates of UAFS's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.
May 16, 2025
Transportation Research Paves Way at UAFS
Students and faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.
May 08, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 18, 2025
2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named
On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 16, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
UAFS Faculty and Students Present Transportation Research to ARDOT
Students and faculty members from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith presented four research projects focused on transportation patterns and usage to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. A $117,410 grant funded the projects.
May 21, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence
On Friday, April 5, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.
April 09, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
UAFS will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
UAFS Mailbag: Spring in Bloom
The UAFS Mailbag is back with another edition. Springtime on campus isn't meant for cleaning; instead, it is for preparing for the end of the semester and is full of events.
March 29, 2024
UAFS Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
UAFS Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
On April 7, 2023, nearly 100 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students presented various research projects at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium. Of the individuals and teams who presented, 15 were recently announced as the best research...
April 27, 2023
Next Generation of Community Leaders Prepare at UAFS
Students enrolled in the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s College of Business and Industry, are not only working to become business leaders of the future but are also working to become the next generation of community leaders.
April 26, 2023
UAFS Student Research Symposium back for 16th Year
On Friday, April 7, 2023, the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium returns as students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present nearly 50 diverse research projects culminating in a year’s worth of team and individual work.
April 06, 2023Media Relations
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