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Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 天美mv天美
Five students from the 天美mv天美 have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for uafs.
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 天美mv天美
View some of the top stories and events at the 天美mv天美 from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Victorian Christmas Event Slated for Friday, Dec. 12
The 天美mv天美 Drennen-Scott Historic Site's Victorian Christmas Open House returns for the holiday season on Dec. 12.
December 04, 2025
A Major League Dream
天美mv天美 alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....
December 01, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help 天美mv天美 build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Amanda McMillin: Serving Her Country and Her Community
By day Amanda McMillin is an Emergency Room technician at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. On drill weekends, she鈥檚 a medic in the Arkansas Army National Guard. And in the hours in between鈥攚eeknights and weekends鈥攕he鈥檚 working toward her Bachelor...
November 26, 2025
Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior 天美mv天美 nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance
The 天美mv天美 set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.
November 13, 2025
Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns
Culture Fest returns to the 天美mv天美 as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
November 07, 2025
天美mv天美 to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7
Military Appreciation Night at 天美mv天美 will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...
November 07, 2025
Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty
天美mv天美 distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
November 06, 2025
天美mv天美 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18
The 天美mv天美 Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...
November 04, 2025
Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winners Recognized
The second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards recognized ten businesses and individuals from across the region.
October 31, 2025
Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Arrives at 天美mv天美
天美mv天美 has installed new state-of-the-art robotics and automation equipment in its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through more than $5.7 Million in HIRED grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Department...
October 27, 2025
All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29
天美mv天美 will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
October 23, 2025
Fall Den Day Slated for Nov. 13
天美mv天美 will host its largest undergraduate recruitment event of the year, Den Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Designed to give prospective students a firsthand look at life as a Lion, Den Day invites high school juniors, seniors, and...
October 15, 2025
Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the 天美mv天美, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards
Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.
October 09, 2025
Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award
Clements' family was named the 天美mv天美 Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.
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