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Students in Numa's Move-In Crew help carry items into the Lion's Den Residence Hall.
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Details on UAFS Move-In

Students will begin moving into UAFS on-campus housing starting August 12. Details and important information for a smooth move are listed.

July 24, 2026
student walking on campus
NewsStudents

㽶ƵAPP Tax-Free weekend Offers Savings for Students

Aug. 1-2 is tax-free weekend in 㽶ƵAPP, designated to help students with the expense of back-to-school needs

July 24, 2026
Americorps members of UAFS pose for a photo with RoarCorps director Corri Brosius
Community

RoarCorps to expand student service across the River Valley

UAFS will launch RoarCorps this September, placing 40 UAFS AmeriCorps members with community partners across the River Valley to support youth education, wellness, environmental stewardship and mental health. The program will expand UAFS’ AmeriCorps...

July 23, 2026
Members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at UAFS, Omicron-Tau, show off their awards at the recent national leadership conference.
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UAFS Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards

Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the 㽶ƵAPP, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.

July 22, 2026
geoscience students look over the upper peninsula at sunset
Arts and SciencesFeaturedResearch

Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service

Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.

July 16, 2026
Members of the UAFS Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, celebrate with newly recruited members during bid day.
FeaturedNews

UAFS Fraternity Awarded National Distinction

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, at the 㽶ƵAPP was named one of 28 chapters from around the nation to win a Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence (FACE Award). The award will be presented at the fraternity's...

July 14, 2026
Dr. Randle Overbey stands outside of the Baldor Building at UAFS.
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Tinkering with Nearly 50 Years of Engineering

Dr. Randle Overbey has spent his entire professional career centered around engineering. After more than two decades in the natural gas industry, he began teaching UAFS students electronics and electrical engineering since 1988.

July 07, 2026
Brian O'Connor, director of sports medicine, stands behind one of the exam tables in the UAFS Athletics' Training Room.
AthleticsLion Voices

Injury to Comeback: Brian O’Connor Leads UAFS Athletes Back in the Game

Athletics at the 㽶ƵAPP have been successful over the years thanks to coaching and talent, but it's the team behind the scenes that ensures student-athletes are healthy and able to compete.

July 07, 2026
The Lion's Den Residence Halls at the 㽶ƵAPP on a bright summer day.
FeaturedStudents

Housing Preps for Fall Move-In

Students move into their rooms at the 㽶ƵAPP beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.

July 02, 2026
The ELP 2026 Cohort at their first meeting in Washington D.C.
Center for Economic DevelopmentCommunity

Ross Enrolls in Emerging Leaders Program

Kendall Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development at the 㽶ƵAPP, has been named to the 2026 cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Emerging Leaders Program.

July 01, 2026
intrepid ambition magazines are displayed on a table.
FeaturedIntrepid Ambition

UAFS Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication

UAFS Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition campaign publication.

July 01, 2026
Dr. Jason Ortega, right, talks to students about the UAFS College of Arts and Sciences with a skull of a warthog on the table.
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The ‘-Gist’ of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists

Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at UAFS.

June 30, 2026
Portrait of Kayla McIntosh
Lion VoicesStudents

Spirit of Success Starts with Advising

Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes UAFS fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.

June 29, 2026
Natalie Miller puts finishing touches on her first-place anatomy drawing
Art and DesignArts and Sciences

At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes

"All of science began with the arts,” said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 㽶ƵAPP. “We have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...

June 26, 2026
Students and their families tour the UAFS campus.
AdmissionsFeaturedStudents

Tours Influence College Decision, Says UAFS Campus Visit Coordinator

Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the 㽶ƵAPP, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.

June 26, 2026
The UAFS Bell Tower in summer
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human Sciences

Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced

UAFS has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List

June 25, 2026
The 2026 AVC team
Business and Industry

UAFS Students Win Autonomous Vehicle Challenge

The UAFS engineering team won the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Challenge on April 16 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain, earning first place and best presentation honors in a statewide competition sponsored by the 㽶ƵAPP Space...

June 23, 2026
A teen uses a solar panel to charge his tablet
Ask the ExpertBusiness and Industry

Ask the Expert: Solar Fun this Summer

Using solar power at your home can be inexpensive and fun without attaching large panels to your roof, says electrical engineering professor Kevin Lewelling in this month's Ask the Expert.

June 23, 2026
Dr. Mayo and research students document their research
Arts and SciencesResearch

Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work

Three University of 㽶ƵAPP – Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...

June 22, 2026
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News

Juneteenth: UAFS BSA Shares Significance and Pride

This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the 㽶ƵAPP share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.

June 18, 2026

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