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Seven Welcomed to UAFS Alumni Advisory Council
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all UAFS alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
UAFS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 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
UAFS Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 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 UAFS Mailbag: Welcome
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things UAFS and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 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
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 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
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Tax-Free Savings
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Tax-Free Weekend means savings for Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the UAFS Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
August 02, 2023
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...
July 26, 2023
From Lions to Tigers: Coach Bryce Neal
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the LSU softball program introduced Bryce Neal as the newest assistant coach to join the Tigers’ staff in Baton Rouge. His hiring comes on the heels of a meteoric rise in the softball coaching world and is backed by...
July 12, 2023
From UAFS to Preserver of History: Anna Vincent
Anna Vincent, a history graduate ('17) of the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith, finds herself twenty miles from the UAFS campus, where history and culture are buried in time. The Spiro Mounds in Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, contain artifacts from...
July 03, 2023
Spring 2023 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has released the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 28, 2023
Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks
Some people attend professional conferences with a combination of boredom and indifference, but not Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP.
June 28, 2023
Exclusive New Career Beckoned to UAFS Grad
Part of what Hannah Cervantes likes about her new career is its exclusivity.
June 28, 2023
Lion Scholars Program, Preparing Students for Success
Despite fall classes not beginning until Monday, August 21, Academic Success Center staff at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP are busy preparing incoming first-year students for academic success through the Lion Scholars program.
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