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Civil War Lecture Series Highlights Diverse Voices
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith will host a civil war lecture series titled 鈥淥ur only 鈥榝elt鈥� history: New Perspectives on the U.S. Civil War鈥� featuring leading scholars in the field throughout the semester, thanks to funding from...
February 21, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Update
In this campus message, dated February 21, 2022, Chancellor Riley announces the COVID Emergency Response Team's approval to immediately return to pre-Omicron masking requirements.
February 21, 2022
2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the 香蕉视频APP celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin鈥� West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022
Heppner, Ha Crowned Homecoming Royalty
Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, the Wild Roarin鈥� West slate of homecoming festivities at the University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Bao Ha and Reagan Heppner as 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 19, 2022
2022 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022
Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the UAFS Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022
Local Principals Award $3000 in UAFS Scholarships
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men鈥檚 Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022
Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations
The 香蕉视频APP hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...
February 17, 2022
Electrical Engineer Aims for the Star
Anthony Ming has spent more than a year working as an Engineering Pathways intern at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for human spaceflight in Houston, Texas, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conduct...
February 15, 2022
Lions Find Love at UAFS
To celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, the 香蕉视频APP gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.
February 14, 2022
University Bids Farewell to Whorton
In December, Lions across the country, especially women鈥檚 basketball fans, said goodbye to the man who put 鈥渨inningest鈥� in their vocabulary.
February 14, 2022
Criminal Justice Grad Shines as Protector
Andy would say it was no big deal, but his sister Darcy sees it differently.鈥淗e is a lifesaver,鈥� she said recently.
February 14, 2022
Sargent's Lessons for Life
When you say the name Jane Sargent on the UAFS campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.
February 14, 2022
Class Notes
Please take a moment to tell your former classmates and us what鈥檚 been going on since you left UAFS, Westark, or Fort Smith Junior College. Tell us about your job, your family, your hobbies, your adventures, your plans, or whatever you want to...
February 14, 2022
Pillars of Our Core Beliefs
In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at UAFS only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
Changing Focus
Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...
February 14, 2022
Day of Giving
April 28 is a special day for UAFS. Not only is it our mascot Numa鈥檚 birthday, but it鈥檚 also when we celebrate our annual Day of Giving.
February 14, 2022
Educate, Empower, Uplift: Men of Excellence
When you talk to John Blue and Glenn Brewer, the word that comes up most is 鈥渂elonging.鈥� Other words, like 鈥渆mpower鈥� and 鈥渦plift,鈥� are there too, but developing a sense of belonging among young men on campus is the key to all their goals.
February 14, 2022
New Dean for Health, Education, and human Sciences
Dr. D. Antonio 鈥淒ean鈥� Cantu assumed the position of Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences on Feb.1. The search for the new head administrator had been underway since June, led by the ACES (Academic Career and Executive...
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