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Memorial Day with UAFS Veterans
As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, there鈥檚 no better time to honor the lives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice than Memorial Day.
May 25, 2026
Campus Update, May 22, 2026
UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about tuition increases, the budget, and the sale of Sebastian Commons.
May 22, 2026
Students Pass Down Traditions for Future Lions
The 香蕉视频APP is full of traditions for students to experience and bond over when they become alumni.
May 19, 2026
UAFS Confers Spring Grads
The 香蕉视频APP celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026 Campus Update, May 15, 2026
香蕉视频APP Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update the day before spring commencement, congratulating graduates and providing an update about SGA and the UAFS Provost search.
May 15, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future
Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in 香蕉视频APP to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the 香蕉视频APP.
May 15, 2026
Summer Camps at UAFS Begin in June
The 香蕉视频APP is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026 Campus Update, May 8, 2026
UAFS Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update going into the last week of the spring semester.
May 08, 2026
First-To-Go Offer Advice to First Years
First-generation students from the 香蕉视频APP who are gearing up for graduation offer advice to incoming students to succeed.
May 08, 2026
UAFS Alum Cyndi Glidewell Turned Nursing Degree into Lifetime of Adventure
Cyndi Glidewell's professional life has spanned hospital floors, international consulting projects, book publishing and a niche travel business and all started with a nursing degree from Westark Community College.
May 07, 2026
UAFS Local Leads Deliver 鈥淏aby Brain Bags鈥� to Mercy Labor & Delivery
University of 香蕉视频APP-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 鈥淏aby Brain Bags鈥� to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newborns鈥� brain development.
May 07, 2026
Gov. Sanders Keynotes Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing Open House
UAFS celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development Centers with an open house and ribbon cutting Monday, May 4, welcoming 香蕉视频APP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...
May 05, 2026
Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children
Many people describe the 香蕉视频APP as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at UAFS for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.
May 01, 2026
UAFS, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report
The 香蕉视频APP partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, UAFS associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...
May 01, 2026
Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody
Susan DeWoody came to the 香蕉视频APP, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...
May 01, 2026
Foundation Forged in Fort Smith
Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the 香蕉视频APP. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.
May 01, 2026
Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus
There鈥檚 a particular moment in college when things start to click鈥攏ot because you鈥檝e mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...
May 01, 2026
Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at UAFS.
May 01, 2026
Cementing History on the Hardwood
The 香蕉视频APP men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....
May 01, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 香蕉视频APP to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
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