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The Dark-eyed Junco is seen in the snow
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
long shot of the length of the timeline
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

History Comes Alive in Math Timeline

What is 4 feet tall, 108 feet wide, and lives in the Math Science building?

October 03, 2023
Women and men using binoculars
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A Look through the Lens at Belize

A senior biology major at UAFS, preparing to attend medical school, spent the first part of the summer honing his filmmaking skills and adding to his bird life list in Belize.

October 03, 2023
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Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas

On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the UAFS campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.

October 02, 2023
UAFS cub camp students gather under the bell tower
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UAFS Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The 㽶ƵAPP announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
Harold Keller,
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UAFS Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former 㽶ƵAPP art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the UAFS Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at UAFS, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
UAFS students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The 㽶ƵAPP kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
Photo by Brian Kunkel, University of Delaware, Bugwood.org
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The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the 㽶ƵAPP. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.

August 04, 2023
Dr. Stephen Husarik discussing Beethoven's 32 Variations in C minor, WoO 80, at the annual conference of the Humanities Education and Research Association, Chicago, Spring, 2019.
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Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik

In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that University of 㽶ƵAPP – Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...

July 26, 2023

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