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Work With Real Meaning Starts Here
When Maggie Kelly graduated from high school, she was leaning towards interior design, art or ceramics. Her father, however, tossed in another option.
May 15, 2013
McClain Gets College Degree First
Most people earn an associate degree at least two years after graduating from high school, but Zackary McClain of Van Buren chose to do things a little differently.
May 13, 2013
Sen. Files Outlines Choices for Graduates
State Sen. Jake Files gave graduates at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith commencement exercises May 11 four pieces of advice to help them make an impact on themselves and their world.
May 11, 2013
Learn This Summer with CBPD!
With more than 25 classes and workshops slated for June, July and August, the Center for Business and Professional Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has something on the schedule for everyone.
May 09, 2013
Talk on Bonnie and Clyde June 2
Crawford County businessman, teacher, veteran and livestock farmer Warren Blaylock will tell the tale of Bonnie and Clyde’s Crawford County crime wave when he takes to the podium June 2 during the second session of a speaker series called “Crawford...
May 08, 2013
2 WATC Students Rank High in Event
Zackary McClain of Van Buren and Levi Moore of Subiaco, two students enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, scored the highest in the state on the written exam in the Ford AAA Student Auto Skills...
May 07, 2013
Students Research Uses for Facility
Seven University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students in a Community Leadership class gave some timely advice to city leaders May 6 in an end-of-the-semester presentation.
May 07, 2013
Partners in Professional Development
Teacher candidates attending the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are learning how to hit the ground running as very effective classroom educators, thanks to an innovative partnership between the UAFS College of Education and the Van Buren Public...
May 06, 2013
Register Now for 2013 Summer Classes
Summer registration is now open at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, according to Penny Pendleton of Fort Smith, dean of enrollment management.
May 06, 2013
Ready? Set? Have Fun & Learn!
Summer can be a time to have fun and a time to learn for one-year-old children up through college-age students who register for classes and camps offered on the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus.
May 03, 2013
Outstanding WATC Students Recognized
Students attending the Western Arkansas Technical Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have been recognized for superior achievement in a special awards ceremony which included the announcement of Outstanding WATC Students.
May 03, 2013
College of Business Recognizes Students
The College of Business at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith inducted 23 students into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration during a ceremony which was followed by an awards dinner recognizing...
May 02, 2013Hear About "Business Killers" May 21
The Family Enterprise Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is sponsoring a program on “Business Killers” for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting May 21.
May 01, 2013
Retail Sales Rebound in Latest Report
The Fort Smith regional economy continues to have its bright spots, according to the report released May 1 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development (CBRED) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
May 01, 2013
Educator Here for Concert & Conference
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is bringing nationally-known educator Dr. Jean Feldman to Fort Smith on June 1 to conduct an all-day workshop for early childhood professionals, preceded by a free concert on May 31.
May 01, 2013
28 Research Presentations Receive Awards
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has announced the 28 best research presentations delivered at the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
April 30, 2013
2013 Applause Published
The 23rd edition of Applause, the creative arts magazine at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, was unveiled at a release party that included the announcement of the cover design winner.
April 30, 2013
Awards Given at NUMAS Event
Four students, five student organizations and an adviser were honored in the 10th annual NUMAS awards program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
April 29, 2013Berans Honor Top Academic Students
Forty-one University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students were the guests of Chancellor Paul B. Beran and First Lady Janice Beran at a dinner on April 23 as recipients of the university's Academic Excellence Awards which honor top students from throughout...
April 23, 2013
UAFS Joins Regional Higher Education Group
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced April 23 that it accepted an invitation to join the Northwest Arkansas Education Consortium, a year-old organization focused on improving college graduation and retention rates.
April 23, 2013Media Relations
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