University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
UA Fort Smith Revives Nursing Program
The university said tuition reimbursement programs from Mercy and Baptist hospitals, alongside extensive private scholarships through the UAFS Foundation, should allow nearly all students to enroll with no out-of-pocket tuition cost. read more >
ABB Pledges $1M to UAFS Workforce Program
The initiative will focus primarily on postsecondary education with a curriculum designed by UAFS for roles in advanced manufacturing, engineering, automation, design process, and technology for manufacturing. read more >
Governor Picks Ken Warden to Lead Higher Education Division
Warden is the associate vice chancellor for compliance and legislative affairs at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. read more >
Arkansas Foodbank Announces New CEO (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Burton has been named CEO, effective Oct. 10. read more >
$18.7M Gift to Expand UAFS Nursing, Arts Programs
It's the largest donation in the university's 94-year history. read more >
UA Fort Smith Plans Campus Child Care Center
The $1.1 million project, called the UAFS Little Lions Child Development Center, is being developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services. read more >
Windgate Foundation Gives $8M to UAFS
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith receives a nearly $8 million gift from the Windgate Foundation for students and art programs. read more >
Enrollment Declines, Deficit Prompt Reorg at UAFS
Facing a budget deficit and enrollment declines, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is reorganizing itself, consolidating colleges, cutting costs and maintaining a hiring freeze. read more >
Riley Takes Seat on Marshals Museum Board (Movers & Shakers)
Terisa C. Riley, chancellor of the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, has joined the board of directors of the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith. read more >
UAFS Gets $2.25M Department of Education Grant
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith gets a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. read more >
South Dakota University System Hires UA-Fort Smith’s Paul Beran
The South Dakota Board of Regents has selected Paul Beran, chancellor at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, as the new leader for the state's public university system. read more >
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Universities Report Record-Breaking 11th Day Counts
Seven Arkansas universities reported record-breaking enrollment this week, though the University of Arkansas also said its growth had slowed. read more >
UAFS Taps Edward Serna to Lead Strategic Initiatives
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith on Tuesday announced the promotion of Edward Serna to chief of staff and vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, effective July 1. read more >
UAFS Appoints New Business Dean
Ashok Subramanian, currently the dean and professor of business at Buena Vista University, has been hired to lead the College of Business at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, with his appointment effective March 1. read more >
UA-Fort Smith Adds Master’s Program
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will offer its first master’s degree program beginning in the fall. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
9 Arkansas Colleges to Share $2M for Student Support
The Arkansas congressional delegation has announced that 9 colleges in the state will share $2 million for student support services programs. read more >
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Fort Smith Chamber Leader: Region Will End 2012 ‘On A Good Note’ Despite Recent Struggles
At an economic outlook luncheon at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce COO Tim Allen delivers some promising news about 12 companies interested in moving to the region. read more >
by Chris Bahn -
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