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![Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture](/news/_images/2023-lead-llc.jpg)
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with AV Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to AV students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023![The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest](/news/_images/portis-johnwayne.jpg)
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023![AV junior Kimber Campbell, center, with her grandparents Lyshelle, left, and Joe Eyerman. The Eyermans were named the 2023 AV Family of the Year.](/news/_images/2023-uafs-foy.jpg)
Eyermans Recognized as AV Family of the Year
The AV 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of AV junior Kimber Campbell.
October 12, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services’ all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023![Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out](/news/_images/2023-vb-pink-out.jpg)
Fight Breast Cancer with AV Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The AV volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first AV team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023![eSports gaming room](/news/_images/2023-esports.jpg)
Join the Excitement: AV eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The AV eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The AV Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023![Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event](/news/_images/2023-pride.jpg)
AV Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the AV, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023![Maggie Heppner, 2024 AV Camp Student Director](/news/_images/2023-maggie-heppner.jpg)
Heppner Takes Over AV Camp
The AV has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 AV Camp Student Director.
October 04, 2023Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas
On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the AV campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.
October 02, 2023![Numa dressed as a mail carrier](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
AV Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The AV Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how AV helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
September 29, 2023![AV Campus Green from above](/news/_images/2023-uafs-aerial.jpg)
AV Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The AV was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023![Student walks across the AV campus with her backpack and a smile](/news/_images/2023-student.jpg)
College Fair Coming to AV
The AV to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. AV will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023![The AV Bakery District](/news/_images/uafs-bakery.jpg)
AV Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The AV announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023![AV students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.](/news/_images/2023-voter-reg.jpg)
Constitution Week at AV, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the AV Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023![Numa dressed as a mail carrier](/news/_images/2023-mailman-numa.jpg)
AV Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The AV Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering AV Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights AV volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023![American Flags planted throughout the AV Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background](/news/_images/2023-american-flg.jpg)
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by AV ROTC
The AV ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the AV Campus...
September 07, 2023![AV Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)](/news/_images/2023-aac-group.jpg)
Seven Welcomed to AV Alumni Advisory Council
The AV Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all AV alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023![View of the AV Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower](/news/_images/2023-hispanic-heritage-month.png)
AV Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The AV celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023![Student Disability Services' new space at the AV, Flanders 114](/news/_images/2023-sds-front.jpg)
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The AV enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023![Abby Musset, AV Dental Hygiene student](/news/_images/2023-abby-musset.jpg)
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
AV non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to AV to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
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