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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
Concurrent Enrollment at UAFS Sets Students Ahead
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to student success, and it all starts in high school. Thanks to the concurrent programming offered by UAFS, local high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits toward a certificate of...
July 23, 2024
Architect of Success: Amanda Seidenzahl
At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, high school students can earn concurrent credit through WATC and Smart Start, all under the direction of Amanda Seidenzahl, the director of early college programs.
July 22, 2024
UAFS Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024
UAFS Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'
Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.
May 10, 2023
UAFS, WATC Students Shine at Draft Day
Hundreds of high school seniors from around the River Valley, including those enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) through the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day kickoff on Tuesday, March...
April 12, 2023
Welding Rodeo Winners
Students from nearly a dozen River Valley high schools competed in this year’s Welding Rodeo at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, presented by the Welding Technology Department of the UAFS College of Business and Industry.
April 03, 2023
From WATC to Welder
It isn’t every day when the lightbulb clicks on as if by magic, shining a light on the perfect career path. But for Clayton Moellers, that’s exactly how it happened. Nearly five years ago, as a freshman in high school, the opportunity to take...
March 23, 2023
Fifth Annual Welding Rodeo Set to Return to UAFS
The Welding Technology Department in the College of Business and Industry is excited to announce the return of the annual Welding Rodeo on Friday, March 31, 2023.
March 14, 2023 UAFS Awards $6,000 to Welding Rodeo Winners
When the dust cleared at the Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 22, three competitors walked away with $6,000 in college scholarships from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 02, 2022Media 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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