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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.
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
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
CommunityEventsNewsStudents

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
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

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