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UAFS, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
UAFS and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified UAFS students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
UAFS Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join UAFS
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join UAFS for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 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
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
UAFS Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Future of Technology Begins with UAFS Computer Science
Three recent graduates of UAFS's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.
May 16, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
Road to Ph.D.: Kaleb McLaughlin’s Risk and Resolve
Kaleb McLaughlin, a senior geosciences student, will graduate from UAFS on May 10 before heading to Gainesville to begin a master's to Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. If you asked him where he'd be when he graduated from UAFS a few years...
May 06, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.
May 02, 2025
AI Expo at UAFS May 1
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.
April 30, 2025
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.
April 24, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
April 18, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
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