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UAFS Slated to Host Candidate Town Halls
Candidates for Fort Smith's Board of Directors at-large Positions 5 and 6 and Mayor will speak at back-to-back town halls hosted by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on Oct. 12 and 13.
October 08, 2026
Sharing Her True Self
Catherine González, TRIO Upward Bound coordinator, connects with students and others over her Hispanic heritage and her status as a first-generation student, international student, and UAFS alum.
September 29, 2026
Digital Lions Push for Continued Gaming Success
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith eSports team, Digital Lions, is back in action with new games and fresh teams as they look to compete.
September 10, 2026
Cub Camp Welcomes Incoming Students to UAFS
Cub Camp, the annual "first tradition" for incoming University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, concluded with new friends, memories, and readiness for fall classes.
August 15, 2026
UAFS Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards
Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.
July 22, 2026
Injury to Comeback: Brian O’Connor Leads UAFS Athletes Back in the Game
Athletics at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been successful over the years thanks to coaching and talent, but it's the team behind the scenes that ensures student-athletes are healthy and able to compete.
July 07, 2026
Students Pass Down Traditions for Future Lions
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is full of traditions for students to experience and bond over when they become alumni.
May 19, 2026
UAFS Confers Spring Grads
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at UAFS Begin in June
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.
April 30, 2026
UAFS Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000
More than 400 individual donors helped the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...
April 29, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
UAFS 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed
Homecoming returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from UAFS this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
UAFS Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the UAFS Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at UAFS...
November 10, 2025
Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award
Clements' family was named the UAFS Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.
October 06, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Cub Camp: A UAFS Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at UAFS
The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
July 31, 2025Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
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