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Dr. Janine Chitty and her husband, Chuck
Arts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty

Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the 㽶ƵAPP, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...

March 01, 2024
graphic for 9 to 5 the musical
Arts and SciencesEvents

UAFS Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical

The University of 㽶ƵAPP – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...

February 19, 2024
Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program
AdmissionsArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryCommunityEventsHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction

The 㽶ƵAPP Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about UAFS and the incredible majors offered.

February 08, 2024
First-Generation and student-athlete, Hannah Boyett poses on graduation day, May 2023 in front of the Numa statue at the Stubblefield Center.
Arts and SciencesAthleticsFirst GenerationLion VoicesStudents

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett

㽶ƵAPP first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at UAFS in the classroom and on the court.

February 08, 2024
Logan Aguilera, class of '23, coaches a player at Sallisaw during a football game. Aguilera is a geography teacher at Sallisaw Middle School.
AlumniArts and SciencesLion Voices

Some Things Are Worth Waiting For

㽶ƵAPP College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. UAFS helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....

February 08, 2024
fall on campus
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Fall 2023 Deans List Announced

The 㽶ƵAPP has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

February 05, 2024
Tom Wing and Shadow Robinson at the Preserve 㽶ƵAPP Awards
Arts and SciencesCommunityNews

Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at 㽶ƵAPP Preservation Awards

The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual 㽶ƵAPP Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve 㽶ƵAPP.

January 26, 2024
Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing
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UAFS Artist in Residence to Give Talk

The UAFS Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.

January 26, 2024
The Dark-eyed Junco is seen in the snow
FeaturedArts and Sciences

Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return

As 㽶ƵAPP braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of 㽶ƵAPP –...

January 15, 2024
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee poses with her dog, Alfredo. The UAFS Belltower can be seen in the background.
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee

Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the 㽶ƵAPP, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.

January 08, 2024
the UAFS admissions team poses with UAFS letters
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

2023: A Year of Achievement

Much of what happened at the 㽶ƵAPP in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of 㽶ƵAPP Board of Trustees this May.

December 18, 2023
A student smiles at the camera during the career fair
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedFoundationGivingHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time UAFS supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 㽶ƵAPP will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to UAFS geology students on Oct. 27, 2023
Arts and SciencesNewsStudents

CEO of INTERA Visits UAFS Campus, Students

Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 㽶ƵAPP geology...

November 09, 2023
Arts and SciencesCommunityEvents

Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at UAFS

Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 㽶ƵAPP Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 㽶ƵAPP artists.

November 01, 2023
Lynette Thrower
AlumniArts and SciencesCommunityLion Voices

Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower

Lynette Thrower has worked at the 㽶ƵAPP since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to UAFS that made her the perfect hire for the university.

October 27, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with UAFS Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 㽶ƵAPP students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 2023
The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest
Arts and SciencesCommunityEventsNews

Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire

In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of 㽶ƵAPP - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...

October 16, 2023
Wes Milam, a 㽶ƵAPP adjunct criminal justice professor and Fort Smith Police Captain, stands outside of the FSPD station
Bell TowerArts and SciencesAlumni

Baby Steps of Ambition

㽶ƵAPP adjunct criminal justice professor Wes Milam, details his journey from UAFS student to professor while continuing to serve the community of Fort Smith.

October 06, 2023
Adults surround a young child in a child's riding car
Arts and Sciences

Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving

Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine “electrical and computer engineering with community engagement” to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.

October 05, 2023
Student posing at Majors Expo
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Studying Earth to Get to Space

Do you ever listen to podcasts? Did one ever change your life?

October 04, 2023

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