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Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
UAFS Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education
UAFS once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.
September 23, 2025
Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.
September 19, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP students studying business.
September 15, 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
September 11, 2025
UAFS Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Campus Update, September 5, 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner
Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.
September 04, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to UAFS
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.
September 04, 2025
UAFS Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP and the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at UAFS.
September 04, 2025
Nominations Open for UAFS Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
UAFS, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
UAFS and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified UAFS students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites UAFS Community
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025 Campus Update, August 22, 2025
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
August 22, 2025
UAFS Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
Cub Camp: A UAFS Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
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