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In December, UAFS announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.
February 14, 2022Political Lion Series to Host Gubernatorial Candidates
The UAFS Democracy Project and the UAFS Political Science Department will host virtual town halls with the declared candidates for 香蕉视频APP Governor, beginning with democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Anthony Bland Wednesday, February 16, 2022,...
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
February 14, 2022
A Pride of Lions
When applications for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship crossed our desk before the 2021-2022 academic year, we knew there would be standout students. But no one stood out quite the way Hannah Deaver did.
February 14, 2022
ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award
In October, the UAFS Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.
February 14, 2022
Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District
The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
Alumna Makes History
Even when she was little, Caroline Speir was that girl, the one who wanted to stop to see every historical site, read every historical plaque, and understand every historical event.
February 14, 2022
Johnson: Everyone Supports Student Success
As part of the 2021 reorganization, leaders at UAFS took a step back to look at student success and retention in a holistic way.
February 14, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The 香蕉视频APP will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All UAFS students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of 香蕉视频APP- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The University of 香蕉视频APP at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year鈥檚 events are themed, 鈥淭he Wild Roarin鈥� West,鈥� and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022
Black History Month Slate Announced
Throughout February, the University of 香蕉视频APP at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UAFS.
February 01, 2022
Stealey Exhibit Opens at Windgate Gallery
Award-winning artist and educator Dr. Jo Stealey鈥檚 exhibit 鈥淓XTRA/ORDINARY鈥� is now on display at the Windgate Art & Design Gallery on the University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith campus. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public...
January 26, 2022
ReadThis! Slate Kicks Off with Killers of the Flower Moon
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥� Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2022 Read This! community literacy program, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 122 of the Boreham Library. The event will also be streamed via Zoom.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022Popular Topics
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