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River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events
Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the 天美mv天美 campus and across the River Valley.
January 05, 2026
Start Strong: Tips for Setting and Sticking to Your Wellness Goals in the New Year
Cory Williams, assistant director of recreation and wellness, shared practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, staying motivated and taking advantage of campus resources designed to support healthy habits.
December 31, 2025Advancing 天美mv天美 Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the 天美mv天美, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
天美mv天美 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
天美mv天美 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed
Homecoming returns to the 天美mv天美 from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 天美mv天美, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 天美mv天美 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
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
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 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
357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday
天美mv天美 will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.
December 08, 2025
Campus Update, December 5, 2025
天美mv天美 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update following the last week of classes during the fall semester.
December 05, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
天美mv天美 alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 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
Class Notes, Fall 2025
Class notes from this fall, coming from a wide variety of alumni
December 03, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 天美mv天美 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal
Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the 天美mv天美, she can stay...
December 02, 2025
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 天美mv天美 on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
December 02, 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
Chromatography Technology Coming to 天美mv天美 Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas鈥揊ort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region鈥檚 growing bioscience...
December 01, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The 天美mv天美 Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
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