University of Arkansas - Fort SmithNews Stories

Employee Clinic Provides COVID Vaccines to Nearly 300

Close to 300 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith employees received their first COVID-19 vaccination today, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, thanks to a partnership clinic between the university and Mercy Fort Smith. Spirits were high throughout the morning...

Three UAFS Grads Named to High Reliability Teacher Cohort

Kyle Bates in his Spradling Elementary classroom. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith School of Education recently celebrated three of its graduates for being named among the first recipients of the 2020-2021 High Reliability Teacher (HRT) Cohort...

UAFS Named Newest Regional Location of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. 

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith recently received just over $78,000 in funding to launch the newest regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. Funding for regional offices is provided by the U.S. Small...

Jumpstart Arkansas Serves in Honor of MLK

Eleven students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Jumpstart Arkansas program participated participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021, by serving the Fort Smith community through the 100 Families...

Black History Month Slate Announced

Throughout the month of February, UAFS will honor Black History Month thanks to the collaborative efforts of the university’s Black Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Life Office, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming...

Mayor McGill Commends UAFS Student Visionaries

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill visited the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Wednesday, January 27, 2021, to sign a proclamation recognizing UAFS students who brought forward innovative ideas to improve the quality of place of the City of Fort...

Kannan Studies in Sri Lanka

This was supposed to be a different story, one about a distinguished UAFS professor embarking on not one, but two prestigious Fulbright awards. Instead, it is a reflection on making the most of the circumstances in which one finds oneself and a lesson...

Grad Seeks Access for All

Ciara Fleer, '17, always knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.

It’s All Happening at The Bakery District

In less than a year, UAFS will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort Smith region.

STEM Living Learning

STEM Students Live and Learn Together

UAFS Hosts Summer Blood Drive

Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry Officially Named

UAFS RAWC Launches Wellness Stand

UAFS Hires Andy Johnson as Director of Admissions

Lone Star Conference Announces Changes to Fall Athletics Competition

UAFS Invests in Training Faculty to Excel in Online Teaching

UAFS Chancellor Announces Protect The Pride Plan

UA System Directs Campuses to Require Face Coverings When Distancing is not Possible

Future Fit Adapts to COVID-19, Helps Combat Unemployment

UAFS Welcomes Chartwells as New Food Service Provider