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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, 2022Counseling 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, 2022Wild 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, 20222022 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, 2022Electrical 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, 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, 2022Day 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, 2022Pillars 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, 2022Smith 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, 2022Johnson: 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, 2022Educate, 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, 2022University 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, 2022Class 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, 2022Fort 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, 2022University 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, 2022A 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, 2022Changing 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, 2022Choosing 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, 2022Lions 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, 2022New 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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