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2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for UAFS
View some of the top stories and events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from 2025.
December 08, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, shares how he ensures students succeed at UAFS.
June 09, 2025
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to UAFS and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
Preparing to Enter College on the Best Footing
At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, leaders know that first-generation college students, especially those who face economic hardship, must prepare for college long before they are eligible for Cub Camp.
October 16, 2024
Above and Beyond with Upward Bound
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...
June 14, 2024
Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.
April 19, 2024
UAFS Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the UAFS Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from UAFS students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
Staff Voices: Dr. John Bennett
From serving in the Army to working in the TRIO Student Support Services program as an academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett has put the greater good of others above himself.
May 24, 2023
Babb Center for Career Services Honors Nine UAFS Grads
Hundreds of students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith graduated to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” on Saturday, May 13, 2023. However, nine of those students walked across the stage with gold or silver cords to signify individual...
May 15, 2023
Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM
Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.
March 23, 2022Media Relations
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