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Davis Selected to 2018 Aramark Ring of Stars
Sonja Davis of Van Buren, catering coordinator with Aramark at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, was recently recognized for her hard work by being one of 200 employees across the country selected for the 2018 Aramark Ring of Stars, an honor celebrating outstanding company employees.
Photographer, Professor to Speak at UAFS Nov. 27
Gerardo Jaso Nacif, a professor of the prestigious school Colegio Madrid and eco-photographer for the prominent Mexican newspaper La Jornada, will visit UAFS for a lecture at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 in the theater of Windgate Art & Design, located at 535 N. Waldron Road.
UAFS’ “Career Camp” Promotes Local Job Opportunities
Thanks to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Fort Smith Public Schools and regional industry partners and organizations, local eighth graders had the opportunity to learn more about high-demand career fields in the Fort Smith area.
UAFS Students Design Voting Ads for Class
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students helped get out the vote this week as part of a project in a graphic design course, a hands-on learning opportunity that also helped drive civic engagement in the community.
Campus Lighting, Season’s Greetings Events to be Held in November
Local residents can get in the holiday spirit this month with a lighting ceremony and a holiday concert as part of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Season of Entertainment 38.
West Named 2019 Cub Camp Director
Haylie West has a heart for helping. So it’s no surprise the sophomore from Prairie Grove majored in nursing, just as it’s no surprise she became director of Cub Camp to help more freshmen students become acclimated to college.
UAFS to Host Two More Town Halls in November
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled two more town halls in November for UAFS students and local residents to learn more about public service.
TEN Tenors to Perform Nov. 12
The TEN Tenors, one of Australia’s most famous musical groups, will generate “pure electricity and undeniable drama” during their performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Fort Smith Convention Center, located at 55 S. 7th St.
UAFS Faculty Rappel to Raise Funds
Two University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members helped raise money for a good cause recently when they rappelled off the Arvest Bank Tower on Rogers Avenue for a “Toss the Prof” fundraiser.
“Local Color Radio Hour” to Bring Fun to Van Buren Nov. 10
A night of live music, history and skits featuring University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty and alumni will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the King Opera House in Van Buren, located at 427 Main St., with proceeds being donated to local historical institutions.

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Davis Selected to 2018 Aramark Ring of Stars
Sonja Davis of Van Buren, catering coordinator with Aramark at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, was recently recognized for her hard work by being one of 200 employees across the country selected for the 2018 Aramark Ring of Stars, an honor celebrating outstanding company employees.
Date Posted:
Wed, 11/14/2018
Photographer, Professor to Speak at UAFS Nov. 27
Gerardo Jaso Nacif, a professor of the prestigious school Colegio Madrid and eco-photographer for the prominent Mexican newspaper La Jornada, will visit UAFS for a lecture at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 in the theater of Windgate Art & Design, located at 535 N. Waldron Road.
Date Posted:
Mon, 11/12/2018
UAFS Students Design Voting Ads for Class
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students helped get out the vote this week as part of a project in a graphic design course, a hands-on learning opportunity that also helped drive civic engagement in the community.
Date Posted:
Thu, 11/08/2018
UAFS’ “Career Camp” Promotes Local Job Opportunities
Thanks to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Fort Smith Public Schools and regional industry partners and organizations, local eighth graders had the opportunity to learn more about high-demand career fields in the Fort Smith area.
Date Posted:
Thu, 11/08/2018
Campus Lighting, Season’s Greetings Events to be Held in November
Local residents can get in the holiday spirit this month with a lighting ceremony and a holiday concert as part of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Season of Entertainment 38.
Date Posted:
Mon, 11/05/2018
West Named 2019 Cub Camp Director
Haylie West has a heart for helping. So it’s no surprise the sophomore from Prairie Grove majored in nursing, just as it’s no surprise she became director of Cub Camp to help more freshmen students become acclimated to college.
Date Posted:
Thu, 11/01/2018
UAFS to Host Two More Town Halls in November
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled two more town halls in November for UAFS students and local residents to learn more about public service.
Date Posted:
Wed, 10/31/2018
TEN Tenors to Perform Nov. 12
The TEN Tenors, one of Australia’s most famous musical groups, will generate “pure electricity and undeniable drama” during their performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Fort Smith Convention Center, located at 55 S. 7th St.
Date Posted:
Tue, 10/30/2018
“Local Color Radio Hour” to Bring Fun to Van Buren Nov. 10
A night of live music, history and skits featuring University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty and alumni will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the King Opera House in Van Buren, located at 427 Main St., with proceeds being donated to local historical institutions.
Date Posted:
Mon, 10/29/2018
UAFS Faculty Rappel to Raise Funds
Two University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members helped raise money for a good cause recently when they rappelled off the Arvest Bank Tower on Rogers Avenue for a “Toss the Prof” fundraiser.
Date Posted:
Mon, 10/29/2018
“New Horizons Ensemble” to Perform Nov. 3
An acoustic ensemble of award-winning musicians will perform a concert of various musical styles at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 as part of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Season at the Blue Lion.
Date Posted:
Mon, 10/15/2018
Former Costa Rican President to Speak at UAFS Symposium Nov. 3
Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, former president of Costa Rica, will speak at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Nov. 3 as part of the university’s Spanish Teacher Symposium. 
Date Posted:
Thu, 10/11/2018
“Carmina Burana” to be Performed Oct. 29
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith combined choirs and Symphonic Band will perform the acclaimed masterwork “Carmina Burana” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, located at 55 S. 7th Street.
Date Posted:
Tue, 10/09/2018
Family Weekend Slated for Oct. 26-27 at UAFS
A talent show, chili cook-off, volleyball game and Halloween event comprise the events for this year’s Family Weekend at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, held Oct. 26-27.
Date Posted:
Thu, 10/04/2018
UAFS Student Discover Passion through Trip to Paris
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith student Hayla May of Greenwood didn’t realize she wanted to be a medievalist until she stood in front of the Chartres Cathedral in Paris. She had studied the structure throughout the spring 2018 semester as part of an Arts in Paris course, but her research did not do it justice.
Date Posted:
Wed, 10/03/2018
Interactive Theatre to Engage Audiences Oct. 18-20, 22-23
Bob Stevenson is no stranger to the devising of nationally-recognized original theatre at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, but creating his upcoming show was like “learning to walk again.”
Date Posted:
Tue, 10/02/2018
UAFS Student Receives Prestigious Artists 360 Grant
Two years ago, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith student Lynette Thrower wrote her first short story that she thought was good enough to be published, uncovering a passion for writing she didn’t know she had. This fall, after four years of study in the university’s English program, she’s received a prestigious grant from Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance made possible through the support of the Walton Family Foundation. The opportunity will help her unlock the passion for writing in others while also telling stories of underserved populations in the area.
Date Posted:
Fri, 09/28/2018
Spencer, Jolie Receive Speakman Staff Awards
Tammy Spencer of Poteau, Okla., assistant director of procurement and contracts, and Danielle Jolie of Fort Smith, director of academic services and academic coordinator in the College of Applied Science and Technology, were honored as outstanding employees during the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s annual staff meeting Sept. 26.
Date Posted:
Fri, 09/28/2018
UAFS Announces $10.8 Million Estate Gift
Myles Friedman might have been a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but his heart always stayed in Fort Smith, the city where he grew up and began his college career. Now, Friedman’s legacy will stay in Fort Smith as well. The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced on Sept. 25 a $10.8 million estate gift to the university from the late engineer and former Westark Community College faculty member, the third-largest gift in the university’s history and the largest gift given to UAFS by an individual.
Date Posted:
Tue, 09/25/2018
Political Candidates to Share Visions During Five Town Halls at UAFS
Candidates for city, county, and state elective offices will be able to share their respective visions for a better Arkansas during five town halls slated next month at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
Date Posted:
Mon, 09/24/2018
UAFS and First National Bank to Host Debt Workshop for Students
First National Bank of Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s College of Business will team up to help educate students about the federal budget and national debt by hosting an interactive workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
Date Posted:
Fri, 09/21/2018
Resident Assistants Selected at UAFS for 2018-19
Adjusting to college life can be hard. The 22 resident assistants named for the upcoming year at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith plan to make it easier.  
Date Posted:
Fri, 09/14/2018
Redefining Interim: Serna Plans for Year of “Action and Innovation”
Edward Serna wants to redefine the role of interim. “People think of interims as stopgaps,” said Serna, who assumed the role of interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Sept. 1. “We don’t want this to be thought of as a stopgap year or a transition period. Fort Smith and our students deserve more. This community wants action and innovation, and we’re going to give them both this year.”
Date Posted:
Thu, 09/13/2018
Degrees, Certificates Keys to Success for UAFS Grad
Harold Larue of Fort Smith learned important lessons at each step of his college career at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, and he has the degrees and certificates to show for it.
Date Posted:
Mon, 09/10/2018
Spring 2018 & Summer I Graduates Listed
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released the list of students receiving degrees and certificates during the spring 2018 semester and the first summer term ending in July.
Date Posted:
Mon, 09/10/2018
UAFS Slates Majors Expo for Sept. 20
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will hold its annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, offering students an opportunity to choose from the university’s more than 60 baccalaureate degree offerings.
Date Posted:
Fri, 09/07/2018
Tejas Brothers to Perform Sept. 18 at Blue Lion
The Tejas Brothers, an acclaimed musical quartet from Texas known for their blend of "Tex-Mex Honky Tonk", will return to Fort Smith for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 as part of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith's Season at The Blue Lion.
Date Posted:
Wed, 09/05/2018
Couple Leave Legacy of Honor
S.W. “Bud” Jackson and his wife Paula left a powerful legacy for their children through the behaviors they modeled. They left another legacy for the students of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith through their lives of generous giving.
Date Posted:
Wed, 09/05/2018
UAFS Announces Fixed Tuition Program
Beginning next fall, incoming freshmen at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will have the opportunity to lock in their tuition rate for up to four years at the most affordable university in the state.
Date Posted:
Tue, 09/04/2018
UAFS Music Faculty Showcase to Take Place Sept. 11
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a Music Faculty Showcase at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown, located at 101 N. 2nd Street.
Date Posted:
Fri, 08/31/2018
UAFS Utilizes Automatic Lawnmower on Campus
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students returning to campus for fall classes may have noticed a surprising addition to the east side of campus.
Date Posted:
Tue, 08/28/2018
Barber Learns Valuable Lessons as JPH Fellow
From briefings on the newly-announced space force to a meeting with members of the proposed Iranian Congress, it was an exciting and eye-opening summer for Luke Barber to spend in the nation’s capital.
Date Posted:
Mon, 08/27/2018
Right Place, Right Time: Conversation Changes Life for Non-Traditional Student
Had Amanda Norris not gotten her oil changed that day in the summer of 2014, the conversation and its ensuing revelations that led to her attending the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith might never have happened.
Date Posted:
Wed, 08/22/2018
Fort Smith Brewing Co. Celebrates City’s Past, Looks to Future
Fort Smith Brewing Company looks to Fort Smith’s future while celebrating its past. Located in a World War II-era warehouse in Chaffee Crossing in anticipation of further area growth, the company works with small businesses to spur growth in the city, guided by a 100-year plan that seeks to return brewing to its small-town roots. The company names its beers after historical figures and occurrences in Fort Smith, and it prizes and relies on the blue-collar work ethic that has defined this community for two centuries.
Date Posted:
Mon, 08/20/2018
Bobbitt Names Serna to Lead UAFS in Interim Chancellor Role
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced the appointment of Edward Serna, Ed.D., as interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS).
Date Posted:
Thu, 08/16/2018
Rapleys’ Bequest Caps Lifetime of Giving to UAFS
It would not have surprised anyone to learn that Rosemary and Gene Rapley passed away within six weeks of each other; after 65 years of marriage, even when their infirmities separated them, the two were one.
Date Posted:
Mon, 08/06/2018

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