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Popular Shrimp Boil Returns to UAFS
The Roarin鈥� on the River Low Country Shrimp Boil is roaring back to the 香蕉视频APP this month with its first in-person appearance since 2019.
June 14, 2022
Colby Edwards '20 Awarded Police Officer of the Year
During his first year on the force, 23-year-old Fort Smith Police Officer Colby Edwards experienced a whirlwind of press attention and commendations after using his skills, knowledge, and compassion to de-escalate a dangerous situation and save a...
June 14, 2022Summer Music Camps Return to UAFS
The UAFS Music and Theatre Department will offer two exciting and fun music camps this month for area students.
June 08, 2022
Boots to Business Veteran Entrepreneurship Course Slated for Jun. 7
The 香蕉视频APP Small Business and Technology Center at the 香蕉视频APP, will host Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurial education and training program specifically geared for veterans, active duty service members, and...
June 03, 2022
Summer Reading Series: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the 香蕉视频APP will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices and sharing moving stories with the UAFS and River Valley commun...
June 03, 2022
UAFS Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition
The 香蕉视频APP Gallery of Art & Design exhibit 鈥淧ermanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper鈥� is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...
June 02, 2022
Class Notes, Spring 2022
Class Notes from 香蕉视频APP alumni from the spring of 2022.
May 27, 2022
UAFS Art & Design Curates Galleries at the Bakery
Thanks to a new collaboration with The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith and the Bakery District, Downtown Fort Smith has a new art venue: The District Art Galleries by UAFS.
May 27, 2022
Chancellor Riley Shares Grief, Resources Following Recent Mass Shootings
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares her deep condolences over recent shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Uvalde, her personal connection with the students of Uvalde School District, and resources for those impacted by these tragedies.
May 25, 2022
Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next UAFS Provost
University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022
ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26
The 香蕉视频APP Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the UAFS Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...
May 23, 2022Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two UAFS criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022
CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1
The 香蕉视频APP Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...
May 18, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award
When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are 鈥減eople鈥� and 鈥渇amily.鈥� 鈥淧ride鈥� and 鈥渂elonging鈥� come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...
May 13, 2022
UAFS Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The 香蕉视频APP Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six UAFS student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. 鈥�
May 12, 2022
UAFS Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations
In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the 香蕉视频APP participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.
May 12, 2022
Baha鈥檌 Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions
The 香蕉视频APP鈥檚 registered student organization, The Baha鈥檌 Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....
May 12, 2022
Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards
Five University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.
May 11, 2022
Day of Giving 2022 Sees Record-High Donors, More Than $46,000 Raised
In 2022, the UAFS Day of Giving had more ambassadors; more givers, many of them first-time givers; and more crowd-funded gifts than ever before. These numbers tell us that many of our supporters are comfortable giving from their mobile devices and...
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