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Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
April 03, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan
When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...
April 03, 2024
Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips
The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.
April 02, 2024
First-Generation Staff Spotlight: Patricia Hurtado Perez
As a Hispanic first-generation student, Patricia Hurtado Perez, coordinator for the Upward Bound Math and Science program at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...
April 02, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
UAFS will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
UAFS Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024
Lion Voices: Dadrick Franklin
Dadrick, who is a theatre major, talks about how UAFS is for him coming from a different college. He mentions the different groups he is associated with and some of his future aspirations.
March 29, 2024
UAFS Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Holi Returns to UAFS Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024
UAFS Mailbag: Spring in Bloom
The UAFS Mailbag is back with another edition. Springtime on campus isn't meant for cleaning; instead, it is for preparing for the end of the semester and is full of events.
March 29, 2024
UAFS Cheer Builds Up Champions
With college nationals just a few weeks away, the all-star UAFS Cheer team is ready to take Daytona by storm. The UAFS cheer team has won 4 NCA Nationals Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and has reached the collegiate tournament 14 seasons...
March 29, 2024
Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change
Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...
March 28, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Today’s Women’s History Month feature is Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, professor and assistant chair of English Rhetoric and Writing and Media Communication. Dr. Lee brings a unique perspective to her field, especially through her focus on feminist historiogr...
March 26, 2024
UAFS to Host Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Academy of Science Annual Conference
The University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith will host the 107th Annual Meeting of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Academy of Science (AAS) on April 5-6, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to UAFS...
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how UAFS has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week’s Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved UAFS eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
UAFS to host College Music Society Conference
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP (UAFS) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Women's History Month: Katie Beineke
In this week’s Women’s History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP – Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at UAFS underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...
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