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Students and their families tour the UAFS campus.
AdmissionsFeaturedStudents

Tours Influence College Decision, Says UAFS Campus Visit Coordinator

Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.

June 26, 2026
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News

Juneteenth: UAFS BSA Shares Significance and Pride

This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.

June 18, 2026
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EventsFeatured

Summer Steps for Fall Success

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith recently hosted the first of five Mane Events of the summer on May 19. Mane Event, the required first-year student orientation, helps give students and their families a glimpse at what life looks like at UAFS....

June 10, 2026
First Generation Student stoles from UAFS
First GenerationStudents

First-To-Go Offer Advice to First Years

First-generation students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith who are gearing up for graduation offer advice to incoming students to succeed.

May 08, 2026
Portrait of Dr. Susan DeWoody
AlumniBell Tower

Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody

Susan DeWoody came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...

May 01, 2026
Two students talk about their research project at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesResearch

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
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
AdmissionsArt and DesignArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at UAFS

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.

April 15, 2026
Christopher Edwards, center, shares his research into coral bleaching at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium in UAFS's Boreham Library.
Arts and SciencesLion VoicesResearch

Second Chance Scientist

When Christopher Edwards first came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to UAFS...

April 13, 2026
Chukwukere Ekeh poses in front of a firehouse door. Courtesy Jesh Anies
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh

UAFS alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.

February 27, 2026
A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
AdmissionsFeatured

Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to UAFS.

February 16, 2026
UAFS alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, works with a multi channel pipette.
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst Generation

UAFS Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.

January 23, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at UAFS hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
EventsStudents

UAFS Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.

January 22, 2026
Portrait of Hannah Seal from the UAFS Campus Green
Business and IndustryFirst GenerationHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal

Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she can stay...

December 02, 2025
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
Students perform a dance at Culture Fest at the UAFS RAWC.
CommunityEventsFeatured

Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns

Culture Fest returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

November 07, 2025
Image of an American Flag with the silhouette of a soldier saluting.
AthleticsFeatured

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
Portrait of Noah Schmidt in the UAFS Campus Green.

Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe

From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith — and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...

September 30, 2025
A family poses with letters that spell out UAFS at Family Weekend
CommunityEventsFeatured

Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
Students gather around the judges at the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Iron Chef: Instant Ramen Edition competition
Students

Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students

Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.

August 25, 2025
Sarahi Ibarra (center) is surrounded by family and friends during her spring 2025 graduation from UAFS
AlumniArts and Sciences

Upward Bound to Law School

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.

August 21, 2025

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