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Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.
March 31, 2025
Lion Voices: Embry Thornton
Embry Thornton talks about UAFS and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.
January 24, 2025
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.
January 17, 2025
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.
December 18, 2024
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.
December 17, 2024
'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.
December 06, 2024
Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and UAFS
Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's ROAR First-Year Advising Center. It's a role she's "always been passionate about."
November 26, 2024
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024
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
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith College of Arts and Sciences advisor Journi Goforth realized she wanted to help students succeed in the classroom, but it wasn't with her leading the curriculum.
October 31, 2024
Dr. James Benjamin's Passion for Psychology
Dr. James Benjamin discovered his passion for psychology while living in California, one of nine states he's lived in. He found his home in Arkansas, at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where he's shared his passion with students since 2010.
October 30, 2024
The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong
According to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, UAFS is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.
October 09, 2024
Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding UAFS Together
Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Ask around the campus, and you'll hear she is the glue holding the university together.
September 30, 2024
Adjusting Everyone and Their Dog
Dr. Jordana Beutelschies always knew she wanted to be a chiropractor. What she found out was that she could help people and animals. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...
September 18, 2024
Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith associate professor of electronics technology and electrical engineering technology Dr. Kiyun Han has a passion for everything technology-related, which is rooted in his life and career.
August 29, 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
LaKeisha Stinyard: Making the Biggest Impact with the Littlest Lions
Educating students is the number one goal at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. At the UAFS Little Lions Child Development Center, LaKeisha Stinyard, director, teaches the littlest of Lions.
June 28, 2024
A Feather in His Cap: The Life and Career of Dr. Charles Preston
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Preston traces his roots in biology to growing up in Fort Smith and attending the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith when the university was still known as Westark Community College. Today, he is one of the world's foremost researchers...
May 31, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber
Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...
May 03, 2024Media Relations
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