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Ask the Expert: Dr. Sandy Johnson
Sandra Marchese Johnson, M.D., is a dedicated supporter of education, a longtime friend of the University of 㽶ƵAPP–Fort Smith, and a faculty member at both UAMS and the 㽶ƵAPP College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this expert column she shares...
June 01, 2026
Dr. Ray Green to Serve as Provost
Dr. Raymond Green has been named the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UAFS, following a national search, Chancellor Riley announced Thursday, May 28.
May 28, 2026
Memorial Day with UAFS Veterans
As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, there’s 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 㽶ƵAPP is full of traditions for students to experience and bond over when they become alumni.
May 19, 2026
UAFS Confers Spring Grads
The 㽶ƵAPP celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at UAFS Begin in June
The 㽶ƵAPP is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Campus Update, May 15, 2026
㽶ƵAPP 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 㽶ƵAPP to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the 㽶ƵAPP.
May 15, 2026
First-To-Go Offer Advice to First Years
First-generation students from the 㽶ƵAPP who are gearing up for graduation offer advice to incoming students to succeed.
May 08, 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
UAFS Local Leads Deliver “Baby Brain Bags” to Mercy Labor & Delivery
University of 㽶ƵAPP-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 “Baby Brain Bags” to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newborns’ brain development.
May 07, 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
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 㽶ƵAPP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...
May 05, 2026The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley
Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the 㽶ƵAPP.
May 01, 2026
Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers
The University of 㽶ƵAPP at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...
May 01, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 㽶ƵAPP to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
May 01, 2026
Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus
There’s a particular moment in college when things start to click—not because you’ve 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
UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn
Since being founded in 1928, the 㽶ƵAPP has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.
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, 2026Popular Topics
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