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UAFS Grads Part of History at A-State

Three Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP graduates are among the inaugural veterinary medicine doctorate cohort at Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP State University. For Nayda Barbry, '23, the opportunity is a result of her perseverance.

Preparing Nurses of the Future

Dr. Tammy Rogers, simulation coordinator and assistant professor, knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She now uses that passion to educate and prepare future nurses who go through UAFS.

Six Inducted into Cub Camp Hall of Fame

Cub Camp 2026 welcomed the newest Hall of Fame inductees. This year's group of four alumni and two rising senior students becomes the third Cub Camp Hall of Fame class.

UAFS History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

Breaking Barriers without Knowing It

Fanny Wesley experienced a lot of firsts in her life. One of the most impactful was when she attended the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, then Westark College, and became the first Black cheerleader and first Black woman on the homecoming court.

Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody

Susan DeWoody came to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...

Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

Foundation Forged in Fort Smith

Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.

Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus

There’s a particular moment in college when things start to click—not because you’ve mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...

Class Notes, Summer 2026

Home is Where the Art Is

A Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.

UAFS Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM

Alumni from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.

Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh

UAFS alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.

Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First

When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she is finding that she's still making a difference...

UAFS Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.

UAFS 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed

Homecoming returns to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.

Class Notes, Fall 2025

Class notes from this fall, coming from a wide variety of alumni

A Major League Dream

UAFS alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....

UAFS to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

UAFS alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

Finding Identity at UAFS: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...