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Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to UAFS...
March 25, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
UAFS is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
Dress Blues to Scrubs
When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.
January 19, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, UAFS associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP and the UAFS community.
November 16, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at UAFS, but the support and encouragement from her family and UAFS staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with UAFS Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks
Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.
October 05, 2023
UAFS Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to UAFS to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP as they prepare for fall classes.
July 21, 2023Popular Topics
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