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FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 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
UAFS Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024
UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023
UAFS Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UAFS
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP and the UAFS Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
UAFS Mailbag: What We're Thankful For
The UAFS Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.
November 17, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023 UAFS Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the UAFS Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from UAFS students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits UAFS Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP geology...
November 09, 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
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at UAFS
This Wednesday, the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Division of Higher Education and former University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 UAFS graduates to move boldly...
April 21, 2026
Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling
Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation
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