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Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot
UAFS will host two 鈥淭ransfer With Pride鈥� events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...
March 04, 2026
$3M in Scholarships Available to UAFS Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith students through the Lion鈥檚 Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 2026
UAFS Career Fair Slated for March 5
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.
March 03, 2026
Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter
香蕉视频APP Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of 香蕉视频APP' primary election on March 3, 2026.
March 02, 2026
Alumni Award Winners Announced
UAFS recognized alumni, faculty, staff, and community leaders during its annual Homecoming brunch Feb. 28, presenting the 2026 Alumni-Owned Business of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumni, Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff, Spirit of Numa, and...
February 28, 2026
Campus Update, February 27, 2026
香蕉视频APP Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the UAFS men's basketball team.
February 27, 2026Alumni Sit Down with Chukwukere Ekeh, '15
香蕉视频APP alum, Chukwukere Ekeh, '15, recently sat down for a Q&A, diving into what he's been up to since graduation.
February 25, 2026
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the 香蕉视频APP, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the 香蕉视频APP, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name
The 香蕉视频APP welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to UAFS.
February 16, 2026
UAFS Homecoming is Around the Corner
The 香蕉视频APP is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
February 16, 2026
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the 香蕉视频APP details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals
香蕉视频APP students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.
February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the 香蕉视频APP, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
UAFS is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.
February 04, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The 香蕉视频APP's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined UAFS after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026
Class Notes, Spring 2026
Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!
February 02, 2026
Learning Mandarin Made Easy
UAFS professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
January 30, 2026 Campus Update, January 30, 2026
UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.
January 30, 2026
UAFS to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30
UAFS will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.
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