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Three UAFS Grads Named to High Reliability Teacher Cohort
Kyle Bates in his Spradling Elementary classroom. The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP School of Education recently celebrated three of its graduates for being named among the first recipients of the 2020-2021 High Reliability Teacher (HRT) Cohort...
February 03, 2021UAFS Named Newest Regional Location of the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Small Business and Technology Development Center.Â
The University of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith recently received just over $78,000 in funding to launch the newest regional office of the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Small Business and Technology Development Center. Funding for regional offices is provided by the U.S. Small...
February 02, 2021Jumpstart Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Serves in Honor of MLK
Eleven students from the University of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith Jumpstart Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP program participated participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021, by serving the Fort Smith community through the 100 Families...
February 01, 2021Black History Month Slate Announced
Throughout the month of February, UAFS will honor Black History Month thanks to the collaborative efforts of the university’s Black Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Life Office, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming...
January 28, 2021Mayor McGill Commends UAFS Student Visionaries
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill visited the University of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith Wednesday, January 27, 2021, to sign a proclamation recognizing UAFS students who brought forward innovative ideas to improve the quality of place of the City of Fort...
January 27, 2021It’s All Happening at The Bakery District
In less than a year, UAFS will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort Smith region.
January 01, 2021Kannan Studies in Sri Lanka
This was supposed to be a different story, one about a distinguished UAFS professor embarking on not one, but two prestigious Fulbright awards. Instead, it is a reflection on making the most of the circumstances in which one finds oneself and a lesson...
January 01, 2021

Grad Seeks Access for All
Ciara Fleer, '17, always knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.
January 01, 2021UAFS Hosts Summer Blood Drive
September 14, 2020UAFS RAWC Launches Wellness Stand
August 21, 2020
Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry Officially Named
August 21, 2020
UAFS Hires Andy Johnson as Director of Admissions
August 17, 2020UAFS Chancellor Announces Protect The Pride Plan
July 20, 2020Future Fit Adapts to COVID-19, Helps Combat Unemployment
July 10, 2020
UAFS Welcomes Chartwells as New Food Service Provider
July 09, 2020
UAFS Campus Named Groundwater Guardian Green Site
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