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Employee Mental Health Top of Mind for AV Human Resources
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prides itself on having some of the most dedicated and highly-qualified faculty and staff in the country – experts who choose to bring their knowledge and skill to the River Valley. To help ensure the people...
March 23, 2023![A student welds pieces of metal.](/news/_images/uafs-welding-rodeo.jpg)
Fifth Annual Welding Rodeo Set to Return to AV
The Welding Technology Department in the College of Business and Industry is excited to announce the return of the annual Welding Rodeo on Friday, March 31, 2023.
March 14, 2023![Students talk to recruiters about job opportunities at All-Majors Career Fair](/news/_images/2023-spring-career-fair.jpg)
AV All-Majors Career Fair a Success
Resumes, elevator pitches, and handshakes filled the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on Thursday, March 9 as hundreds of Lions took steps into their new careers at the spring All-Majors Career Fair.
March 10, 2023![Desi Culture Club students pose for photo during Holi celebration](/news/_images/2023-dcc-holi.jpg)
AV Students Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors
Celebrated by millions around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors, better known as Holi, made an impact right here on the AV campus Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Neither cool weather nor the threat of rain could stop one of the newest clubs on...
March 09, 2023![Spanish Poetry Slam presenters celebrate winner](/news/_images/2023-spanish-poetry-slam.jpg)
Spanish Poetry Slamming Success
Students took to the Windgate Art and Design Theatre stage Thursday, March 2, 2023, for a unique presentation of culture and art.
March 06, 2023![A student plays an esports game in a dimly-lit gaming center](/esports/_images/game-room/esports-17.jpg)
ESports Team gets a Powerup: Team Uniforms Unveiled
On the second floor of the Baldor Technology Center, a converted classroom is now home to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith eSports team has been in the works since the summer of 2021, behind...
February 28, 2023![individuals stand in front of brightly colored tables at a majors expo](/news/_images/majors-expo_4572.jpg)
Majors Expo Welcomes Current, Future Students
The AV will host its annual Majors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC).
February 16, 2023![students stand on stage with their arms raised](/news/_images/spellingbee.jpg)
AV to Host The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Theatre Department will perform the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from February 23 to March 4 at the AV Breedlove Auditorium.
February 06, 2023![Students discuss their Colson Whitehead novels after getting them autographed](/news/_images/23uafs-whitehead-_rr_1301.jpg)
AV Kicks off Black History Month Celebrations
Throughout the month of February, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a slate of events honoring and celebrating Black History. This year’s Black History Month theme, “Keeping Hope Alive,” pays homage to the social institutions...
January 30, 2023![community leaders march in tribute to dr Martin Luther King junior.](/news/_images/mlkpanel-jacob.jpg)
Annual MLK Events Build Bridges
Community leaders and engaged citizens of the Fort Smith community gathered at Elm Grove Community Center Monday, Jan. 16, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s annual breakfast...
January 16, 2023![MLK graphic](/news/_images/2023mlkuafs.jpg)
AV to Host Slate of Events Honoring MLK
Under the theme “Crossing the Bridge over Troubled Waters,” the AV will partner with area agencies to host a slate of events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 01, 2023![Colson Whitehead](/news/_images/cqpublicityphoto2019.jpg)
Two-Time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead to Speak Feb. 7
Celebrated American novelist Colson Whitehead, known for his unmatched breadth of subject matter and his profound, impactful novels that boldly confront the ills of society, will be the first Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecturer at the University...
December 12, 2022![graduates in trees](/news/_images/uafs-commencement.png)
2022 Fall Commencement to Honor More than 600
AV will host its 107th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, with more than 600 students slated to cross the stage. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences will be honored at 10 a.m., and graduates...
December 04, 2022![a packed theater of people holding up cards](/news/_images/poetryslam3.jpg)
Barroso Wins Spanish Poetry Slam
Students from the AV conquered stage fright to throw down in the Department of World Languages’ first Spanish Poetry Slam last week. More than 120 students attended the slam, held November 10 in the AV Windgate...
November 15, 2022AV Drama Club to Perform Hartseer
The Drama Club at the AV will be presenting an original, student-written, devised theatre performance in November. “Hartseer” will be performed Nov. 17-19 at the Breedlove Auditorium on the AV Campus, 5210 Grand...
November 07, 20225th Annual Invest Fort Smith Slated for Nov. 16
64.6 Downtown in partnership with the University of Arkansas Center for Economic Development and ASBTDC is hosting the 5th Annual Invest Fort Smith during Global Entrepreneurship Week November 14th- 20th. This year’s summit will take place on...
November 02, 2022![The Opera & Musical Theatre workshop presents Love Hurts, their 2019 show.](/news/_images/opera.jpg)
AV Opera & Musical Theatre to Perform "The Christmas Gift"
For the first time in 35 years, the AV Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop will present a complete opera, “The Christmas Gift.” Performances will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 and 8, at the Breedlove Auditorium on the AV...
November 01, 2022Metcalf to Lecture on Child Protection
To increase the community’s understanding of the special dangers that lurk online for today’s children, Crimestoppers and the AV Criminal Justice Club will sponsor the lecture “Technology, Predators, and Children: Understanding the Threats”...
October 24, 2022![The Bordertown Bones](/news/_images/bordertownbones.jpg)
Octuba-Fest Returns for 2022
The AV Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 16th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.
October 17, 2022![Painted Silos at the Bakery District](/news/_images/bakery22.jpg)
AV joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the AV Center for Economic...
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