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UAFS Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The UAFS campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.

2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the UAFS community and one local organization received...

Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

Statement on OMB Memo on Federal Financial Aid

As you may be aware, today, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a hold on all financial federal assistance.

Update: U.S. Judge issues temporary stay on federal aid freeze

Tonight, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary stay, halting efforts by President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget to freeze federal payments for federal grants and other programs.

Lion Voices: Embry Thornton

Embry Thornton talks about UAFS and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.

VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.

Lion Voices: William Perrigo

Recent UAFS graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at UAFS and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose UAFS and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.

UAFS Poised to Lead Following State of the State Address

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced plans to expand access to higher education in Arkansas during her State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 14, marking the start of the 2025 legislative session. Her proposals include funding college credits for high...

MLK Events to Span Jan. 18-24

The River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and UAFS will host a series of events from January 18 to January 24 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme, “Be the Change You Want to See!”,...

Weather Alert

UAFS moves to remote operations Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10.

$1.7M HIRED Grant Bolsters Advanced Manufacturing Efforts

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has been awarded a $1.7 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant, one of just three universities in the state to receive awards from both the Division of Higher Education...

Accounting for Her Success

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi doubted she'd graduate. But when the moment came, she fulfilled a dream her 12-year-old self always had.

Six-Strings and Shakespeare

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.

UAFS Celebrates Graduates

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

Campus Update, Dec. 13

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on the eve of fall commencement.

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies Slated Dec. 14

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will honor its fall 2024 graduates in two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 14, at the Stubblefield Center. The complete commencement program is available online

Campus Update, Dec. 7

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus-wide update.

'I'm ready. I'm prepared.': How Braden Nguyen Leaves UAFS

Braden Nguyen, a senior psychology student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, reflects on his time at UAFS and how the university has prepared him for whatever lies ahead.