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Trailblazing Her Way to UAFS
Before coming to the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP-Fort Smith, Addison Grove became the first student from Farmington High School to graduate with enough credits to earn an associate degree at the same time.
September 03, 2026
Preparing Nurses of the Future
Dr. Tammy Rogers, simulation coordinator and assistant professor, knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She now uses that passion to educate and prepare future nurses who go through UAFS.
August 31, 2026
Making Academic Success Her Mission
At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, Andrea Burton, director of the Academic Success Center, draws on her higher-education background to help students thrive.
August 27, 2026
Pelly Announced as Dean of CBI
UAFS has named Dr. Duncan Pelly dean of the College of Business and Industry, bringing to the university an academic leader with deep international experience in accreditation, entrepreneurship, corporate partnerships, and regional economic developme...
August 07, 2026
Tinkering with Nearly 50 Years of Engineering
Dr. Randle Overbey has spent his entire professional career centered around engineering. After more than two decades in the natural gas industry, he began teaching UAFS students electronics and electrical engineering since 1988.
July 07, 2026
Injury to Comeback: Brian O’Connor Leads UAFS Athletes Back in the Game
Athletics at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP have been successful over the years thanks to coaching and talent, but it's the team behind the scenes that ensures student-athletes are healthy and able to compete.
July 07, 2026
The ‘-Gist’ of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at UAFS.
June 30, 2026
Spirit of Success Starts with Advising
Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes UAFS fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.
June 29, 2026
Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children
Many people describe the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at UAFS for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.
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
Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to UAFS...
April 13, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.
March 30, 2026
An Appreciative Return to the Fort
Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 2026
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined UAFS after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026Advancing UAFS Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from UAFS this fall and plans to attend medical...
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