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Bell Tower

Babb Center Provides Polish

Students can be brilliant in the classroom, in the laboratory, and at the computer or soldering iron, but if they can’t show prospective employers how that brilliance will count in the workplace, it may not be enough.

October 03, 2023
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

History Comes Alive in Math Timeline

What is 4 feet tall, 108 feet wide, and lives in the Math Science building?

October 03, 2023
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Bell Tower

Charting the Future: University Navigates with Strategic Plan

With a new chancellor at the helm and a centennial anniversary on the horizon, the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith set about defining its course for the next five years by creating a strategic plan.

October 03, 2023
NewsArts and Sciences

Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas

On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the UAFS campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.

October 02, 2023
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EventsFeaturedAlumni

Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
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NewsUAFS Mailbag

UAFS Mailbag: Feeding Lions

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how UAFS helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.

September 29, 2023
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Events

Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Austin Miller, UAFS senior
Lion VoicesBusiness and Industry

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at UAFS

Austin Miller is a senior at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at UAFS amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023
Laura standing next to a tree and in front of a river.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how UAFS impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.

September 22, 2023
Student walks across the UAFS campus with her backpack and a smile
EventsNews

College Fair Coming to UAFS

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. UAFS will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
UAFS English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at UAFS as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023
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FeaturedNews

UAFS Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
The UAFS Bakery District
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

UAFS Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
UAFS web specialist, Scott Goines
Lion Voices

Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the UAFS website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
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Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
UAFS students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
EventsFeaturedNews

Constitution Week at UAFS, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
Numa dressed as a mail carrier
NewsUAFS Mailbag

UAFS Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering UAFS Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights UAFS volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
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FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

UAFS Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023

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