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Amanda McMillin: Serving Her Country and Her Community
By day Amanda McMillin is an Emergency Room technician at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. On drill weekends, she’s a medic in the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Army National Guard. And in the hours in between—weeknights and weekends—she’s working toward her Bachelor...
November 26, 2025
Holly Needham: From Mom Life to the L&D Suite
Before she was a nursing student, Holly Needham was a stay-at-home mom. Her days were full of activities and pickups, laundry and bedtime routines, but amidst the commotion, she felt a calling to serve others.
November 26, 2025
Research Den Brings Cancer, Cell Researchers to Fort Smith
Two University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP for Medical Sciences graduate students will bring their cancer and cell biology research to downtown Fort Smith on Dec. 4 as part of the Research Den series, a free public program designed to connect the River Valley with...
November 25, 2025
Conard Named Nurse Educator of the Year
Dr. Patti Conard, Jim L. Hannah Endowed Professor in the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith’s School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Nurse of the Year in Education.
November 24, 2025
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior UAFS nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Just One More Chapter: Dr. Kristin Tardif
Dr. Kristin Tardif, professor of organizational leadership, found a second calling as a teacher, and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has been her home since 2015. After a childhood spent across the globe and a fulfilling career at Nestlé,...
November 24, 2025
UAFS Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation
UAFS has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design
November 24, 2025
Campus Update, November 21, 2025
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update heading into the Thanksgiving break and holiday.
November 21, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Spreads Cheer
UAFS distributed more than 150 Thanksgiving meals to students and employees ahead of the holiday break.
November 20, 2025
Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den
A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.
November 19, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to UAFS
The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...
November 17, 2025
Psychology Symposium Brings Student Research to the Community
UAFS will host its 15th annual Psychology Symposium, Mortality & The Human Experience, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
November 17, 2025
Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.
November 13, 2025
A Computing Calling: Mary Miller
Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP in 2011 after trusting her instincts to follow a career in computing in 1987. She is the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring all technology at UAFS is operational for student...
November 12, 2025
UAFS Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the UAFS Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at UAFS...
November 10, 2025
Success as a Student Veteran
Raul Tabares came to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at UAFS.
November 10, 2025
Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns
Culture Fest returns to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
November 07, 2025
Campus Update, November 7, 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update on campus, from the arts to athletics.
November 07, 2025
UAFS to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7
Military Appreciation Night at UAFS will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...
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