University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

AmeriCorps has such a rich legacy at UAFS!

Read about the next chapter through RoarCorps at: https://uafs.edu/news/2026/roarcorps-established.php

The new Center for Book Arts at UAFS gives students, faculty, and local artists a dedicated place to practice letterpress printing, paper-making, bookbinding, and the creative work of imagining all that a book can become.

“Book arts is a communal practice,” says Jay Fox, director “This space provides a studio to share both ideas and presses.”

Read more about the stunning new center and the visiting artists who will bring their vision in the field to the River Valley this fall at the link below!

Change of Heart | Do South Magazine At 18 years of age, Seth Fields was a happy-go-lucky Northside High School student in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The middle child in what he describes as an espe ...

We are overjoyed to announce Dr. Duncan Pelly as the next dean of the College of Business and Industry.

An international scholar and data-driven leader, Pelly says he was drawn to UAFS by something he had not seen anywhere else: a university moving at the speed of industry while staying deeply rooted in its community.

Read more about our incredible new CBI leader, and why he chose UAFS, at: https://uafs.edu/news/2026/dean-of-cbi-announcement.php

New and returning students will begin moving into their home-away-from-home starting August 12, with members of Numa's Move-In Crew to make the process fun and easy!

Read about parking processes, traffic disruptions, and where to find your move-in window at the link in the comments.

Check out profiles on legendary UAFS Music jazz professor Don Bailey, and UAFS Chemistry alum Seth Fields in this month’s Do South Magazine!

The August issue has arrived! This month we’re bringing you inspiring stories of resilience, remarkable local people, back-to-school resources, trusted insurance professionals, community events, outdoor adventures, delicious recipes, unforgettable travel destinations, and important health information that could impact every Arkansan.

Whether you're preparing for a new school year, planning your next getaway, or simply looking for stories that celebrate our community, there's something for everyone.

Pick up your free copy throughout the River Valley or read it online today! https://dosouthmag.com/journey-august-2026/

Abby Webb, a senior geoscience major, is nearing the end of her fully funded summer research fellowship at Stanford University's Doerr School of Sustainability.

She is part of a prestigious 16-member cohort, researching alongside students from Harvard, Yale, and MIT. Beyond being the only researcher from Arkansas, she says she’s the only one from the entire southern US!

Read about how her research on methane emissions aligns with her 'Why' and how she hopes it will help the Earth at the link in the comments.

Sandi’s funeral service will be at 3 pm Saturday August 1 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, with visitation
from 5-7 pm today, Friday, July 31, at the glass pavilion downtown Fort Smith.

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Our hearts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and countless students of Dr. Sandi Sanders.

Dr. Sanders helped shape the institution we know today as the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. Through decades of visionary leadership, she helped transform this institution from Westark Community College to UAFS and devoted her life to expanding opportunities for students and strengthening the River Valley community. Her indelible legacy will be felt for generations.

Over the years, we have heard from so many alumni, faculty, staff, and community members about the ways Dr. Sanders encouraged them, challenged them, and changed the course of their lives.

We invite you to share your memories in the comments below or by emailing them to Communications @ uafs . edu as we honor her life.