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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
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
Meet the Staff that Makes Cub Camp Possible
Cub Camp, the annual three-day event welcoming first-year students to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, is made possible by the D-Staff. Meet this year's team.
April 16, 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
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
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.
March 09, 2026
UAFS Career Fair Slated for March 5
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – 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
UAFS Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.
January 22, 2026
UAFS Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan
UAFS grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need
January 21, 2026 Don’t Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior UAFS nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den
A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.
November 19, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to UAFS
The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...
November 17, 2025 Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair
Nearly 200 students and alumni from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.
October 31, 2025
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The UAFS Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
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