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Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus
There’s a particular moment in college when things start to click—not because you’ve mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...
May 01, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
May 01, 2026
Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.
May 01, 2026
Foundation Forged in Fort Smith
Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.
May 01, 2026
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, 2026The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley
Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 01, 2026
Breaking Barriers without Knowing It
Fanny Wesley experienced a lot of firsts in her life. One of the most impactful was when she attended the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, then Westark College, and became the first Black cheerleader and first Black woman on the homecoming court.
May 01, 2026
Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children
Many people describe the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at UAFS for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.
May 01, 2026
UAFS, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, UAFS associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...
May 01, 2026
Cementing History on the Hardwood
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....
May 01, 2026
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, 2026Media Relations
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