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ReadThis! Slate Kicks Off with Killers of the Flower Moon
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2022 Read This! community literacy program, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 122 of the Boreham Library. The event will also be streamed via Zoom.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022 Chancellor's Message:A One-Week Remote Pivot
UAFS will move instruction and operations to remote delivery beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, January 14 with plans to return to campus, Monday, January 24.
January 14, 2022
Alumni Office Hosts Self Leadership Seminar
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Office of Alumni Engagement in partnership with the UAFS Center for Business and Professional Development will host a professional development workshop titled “Self-Leadership,” on Thursday, Jan. 13 from...
January 10, 2022
Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2022 Chancellor's Message: Welcome to Spring 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares a message about the return to campus, safe COVID-19 operations, and the on-time and on-budget opening of the UAFS Center for Economic Development.
January 07, 2022
Cantu Named Dean of College of Health, Education & Human Sciences
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. Antonio “Dean” Cantu as the Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences. Cantu will begin his role Feb. 1, 2022.
December 27, 2021Nursing Pinning Ceremony Held Dec. 17
The College of Health, Education, & Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual 51st Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Award Pinning Ceremony for graduates of the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at 6...
December 20, 2021
UAFS Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement
Three of the more than 450 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...
December 17, 2021
Pitsch to Serve as Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker
Senator Mathew Pitsch will serve as the guest speaker for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s fall commencement ceremony held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Stubblefield Center on the UAFS campus at 5402 Kinkead...
December 12, 2021
Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign
Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new University of Arkansas – Fort Smith program UAFS Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.
December 07, 2021
UAFS Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating...
December 06, 2021
UAFS Mourns Passing of Coaching Legend Louis Whorton
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Athletics family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame Head Women's Basketball Coach Louis Whorton, who passed away over the weekend.
December 06, 2021Kelley to Lead Cub Camp
Logan Kelley, a junior Business Administration major at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will serve as the UAFS 2022 Cub Camp director.
December 01, 2021
UAFS Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus.
November 29, 2021
100+ Students Join Greek Life at UAFS
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 2021Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant
James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.
November 22, 2021
Byrd Tapped to Lead UAFS Library
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.
November 15, 2021
UAFS Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert
The Department of Music and Theatre will present the UAFS Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble’s first time...
November 10, 2021
Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Veterans Banquet in the UAFS Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 08, 2021Media 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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