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UAFS Confers Spring Grads
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at UAFS Begin in June
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future
Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
May 15, 2026
UAFS Alum Cyndi Glidewell Turned Nursing Degree into Lifetime of Adventure
Cyndi Glidewell's professional life has spanned hospital floors, international consulting projects, book publishing and a niche travel business and all started with a nursing degree from Westark Community College.
May 07, 2026
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...
May 05, 2026
Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at UAFS.
May 01, 2026
UAFS Admissions Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support
Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.
May 01, 2026
'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift
Callea Stewart will graduate from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...
April 30, 2026
UAFS Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000
More than 400 individual donors helped the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...
April 29, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus
UAFS will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...
April 22, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
UAFS student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 2026
UAFS, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Students Make Smart Gardening Simple
Two UAFS students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.
April 16, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at UAFS
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
Day of Giving 2026 on the Horizon
Twenty-six projects will spend 1,928 minutes fundraising for their causes during the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP’s annual Day of Giving.
April 14, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
UAFS Admissions will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
UAFS will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Three Take Home Annual UAFS Staff Awards
Staff members from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
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