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Volunteer Research Leads to a Life of Advocacy
The hands-on nature of his education at UAFS continues to influence Fernando Lopez in his learning, career, and life.
October 20, 2022
Chasing the American Dream
A massive crowd gathered along the 126th Boston Marathon route in April to support 30,000 athletes including Isaí Carranza ‘16. Having run mostly smaller races, he was shocked by the constant cheering along the entire 26-mile route. ~ Antoinette...
October 20, 2022
Small Businesses Can Have Big Ambitions
Although the director of The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development in western Arkansas emphasizes that the center is not just for startups, he clearly has a soft spot for watching the process from idea to execution
October 20, 2022
Windgate Gift to Expand Arts and Arts Education
An $8.8 million gift by the Windgate Foundation to the Art and Design department promises a physical expansion of UAFS’s iconic arts building and increased class offerings. Both will encourage greater involvement in the arts by students and the...
October 20, 2022
Finding the Work-Life Balance
Dakota Young has something he wants to tell you, and if you know he works in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery clinic at Baptist Health, you probably think you know what it is: a healthful diet, regular exercise, and no smoking. Those are certainly...
October 20, 2022
Daughter Finds Teachable Moment - For Mom
Sometimes the lessons we teach our children are the lessons we most need to learn. At least it happened that way for Carolina Aguiar.
October 20, 2022
Maymester: Honors Students at Home and Abroad
About two dozen UAFS Myles Friedman Honors Program graduates met recently to mark the program’s 10th anniversary.
October 20, 2022
Historic Gift by Windgate to Transform University and River Valley
In September, speaking about the $18.7 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, Chancellor Terisa Riley said, “In some ways, they can dream even bigger than we do, and to dream big dreams to improve our community together is special.”
October 20, 2022
Octuba-Fest Returns for 2022
The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 16th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.
October 17, 2022
UAFS joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the UAFS Center for Economic...
October 17, 2022
Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the UAFS Haunted University. Hosted by the university’s Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...
October 10, 2022
UAFS Wind Ensemble to Perform
Audiences of the 2022-2023 Season of Entertainment will have a chance to see the UAFS Wind Ensemble in concert later this month. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, will be under the...
October 10, 2022
In Memory of Stacey Jones
Stacey Jones passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, just one week after retiring from his long-time home at UAFS. Stacey was beloved by many, and his passing will be mourned by the entire UAFS community.
October 08, 2022
UAFS Forges New Pathway with NWACC
Leaders from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to UAFS.
October 07, 2022
Lion Voices - Elliot Nemeth
Elliot talks about his time on campus and how UAFS has help him grow as a person.
October 07, 2022Arkansas Supreme Court's Appeals on Wheels Coming to UAFS Oct. 20
The Arkansas Supreme Court will travel to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on October 20th, 2022, as part of the Court’s “Appeals on Wheels” program.The Court will hear oral argument at 10:00 AM in the case CR-22-114, Shawn Cone v. State...
October 03, 2022
Class Notes, Fall 2022
Class Notes from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni from fall 2022.
October 03, 2022
UAFS Democracy Project to Host Debates
The UAFS Democracy Project will host a series of town halls this fall aimed at increasing voter awareness and access to local candidates for elected office on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus.
October 01, 2022
Haunted Hustle Brings a Holiday Theme to Annual 5K
The UAFS Alumni Office will host its annual 5k this year with a new theme: Haunted Hustle! The race will be held October 29 on campus, but Alumni across the globe are invited to participate virtually.
October 01, 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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- Director of Strategic Communications
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