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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
Gov. Sanders speaks at the open house May 4
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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, 2026
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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
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Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library

As the spring semester winds down at UAFS, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.

April 22, 2026
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Meet the Staff that Makes Cub Camp Possible

Cub Camp, the annual three-day event welcoming first-year students to the 㽶ƵAPP, is made possible by the D-Staff. Meet this year's team.

April 16, 2026
Dr. Stephen Husarik discusses sheet music.
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Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance

Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the 㽶ƵAPP. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.

March 16, 2026
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Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid

The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the 㽶ƵAPP will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.

March 13, 2026
Aerial photo of the UAFS Campus Green.
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CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'

The 㽶ƵAPP Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.

March 09, 2026
Students and parents walk to their campus tours during UAFS Den Day
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Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot

UAFS will host two “Transfer With Pride” events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...

March 04, 2026
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
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UAFS Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of 㽶ƵAPP – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
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UAFS Homecoming is Around the Corner

The 㽶ƵAPP is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.

February 16, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at UAFS hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
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UAFS Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’

㽶ƵAPP students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.

January 22, 2026
Statue of Martin Luther King Jr.
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River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events

Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the UAFS campus and across the River Valley.

January 05, 2026
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UAFS 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed

Homecoming returns to the 㽶ƵAPP from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.

December 10, 2025
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site sits in the background with the walkway leading up to the house lined with candles and holiday wreaths.
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Victorian Christmas Event Slated for Friday, Dec. 12

The 㽶ƵAPP Drennen-Scott Historic Site's Victorian Christmas Open House returns for the holiday season on Dec. 12.

December 04, 2025
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Don’t Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared

The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 㽶ƵAPP on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.

December 02, 2025
UAFS staff and students give away thanksgiving meals under the Campus Center portico
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Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Spreads Cheer

UAFS distributed more than 150 Thanksgiving meals to students and employees ahead of the holiday break.

November 20, 2025
Students perform a dance at Culture Fest at the UAFS RAWC.
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Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns

Culture Fest returns to the 㽶ƵAPP as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

November 07, 2025
Josiah Olmstead poses with a pair of giraffes at Zoo Atlanta during the filming of his documentary,
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UAFS to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

UAFS alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

November 05, 2025
Dozens of toys are thrown onto the court of the Stubblefield Center during annual UAFS Toy Toss
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UAFS Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

The UAFS Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...

November 04, 2025

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