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Awareness and Education to Save Lives at UAFS
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at UAFS
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
July 31, 2025
Campus Update, July 25, 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for UAFS.
July 25, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
July 23, 2025
Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025
¡Bienvenido a España!: UAFS Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
July 18, 2025
McIntosh Named UAFS Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP
July 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling’s Homecoming
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.
June 25, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025
UAFS Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
June 13, 2025
UAFS Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, shares how he ensures students succeed at UAFS.
June 09, 2025
Class Notes, Spring 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025 Campus Update, May 23, 2025
Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, provides an update on decisions that will impact the 2026 budget and athletic GPA.
May 23, 2025
100 Families Partnership Personal to UAFS Chancellor
UAFS new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
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