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Fifth Annual Welding Rodeo Set to Return to UAFS

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
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UAFS 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
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UAFS hosts All-Majors Career Fair

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host an All-Majors Career Fair on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. More than 100 students from all majors will be in attendance with an opportunity to speak with 46 vendors and employers...

March 07, 2023
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Business Major Values Friendship, Involvement, and Planning

Unlike most students on their first day of college at UAFS, JT Beasley showed up at Cub Camp in August with 32 credits and a plan to complete his college degree for free.

January 25, 2023
Bill Sabo
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Sabo Earns Prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center named Bill Sabo, director of the ASBTDC regional office at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Ambassador of the Year at its statewide meeting on October 11 in Little Rock. The...

October 21, 2022
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Small Businesses Can Have Big Ambitions

Although the director of The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development in western Arkansas emphasizes that the center is not just for startups, he clearly has a soft spot for watching the process from idea to execution

October 20, 2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson, UAFS Chancellor Terisa Riley, and CED Executive Director, Kendall Ross pose for a selfie in front of a UAFS backdrop.
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Entrepreneurship, Small Business Today's Economy Drivers

It’s a mouthful, but the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, partnered with the ž, already has impacted the local economy.

October 20, 2022
Isai Carranza poses for photo at the Boston Marathon.
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Chasing the American Dream

A massive crowd gathered along the 126th Boston Marathon route in April to support 30,000 athletes including Isaí Carranza ‘16. Having run mostly smaller races, he was shocked by the constant cheering along the entire 26-mile route. ~ Antoinette...

October 20, 2022
Dr. Rittle and Dr. Riley sign the transfer agreement
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UAFS Forges New Pathway with NWACC

Leaders from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to UAFS.

October 07, 2022
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UAFS to Host Manufacturing Week Panel

he ž will host a Manufacturing Week panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, in the UAFS Baldor Technology Center Room 101.

September 30, 2022
Cecilia Flores provides food to cancer patients at the Community Services Clearinghouse.
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Cecilia Flores, Mexican-American Graduate Forges Path to Success

“It was difficult being the first child of an immigrant family,” said Cecilia Flores, who holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration degree with an emphasis in marketing from the ž.

July 22, 2022
UAFS Center for Economic Development at The Bakery District.
EventsBusiness and Industry

CBPD to Host Series of Workshops This Fall

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of workshops and certificate courses designed for individuals who wish to improve a specific skillset, sharpen workplace understanding,...

July 15, 2022
Students at the UAFS Center for Economic Development.
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CBPD to Host Microsoft Excel Training

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of two-day courses designed to help individuals learn to use Microsoft Excel. Trainings will be held at the UAFS Center for Economic Development...

June 27, 2022
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CBPD to Host Microsoft Excel Training Courses

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of two-day courses designed to help individuals learn to use Microsoft Excel. Trainings will be held at the UAFS Center for Economic Development...

June 21, 2022
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Spring 2022 Deans List Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

June 20, 2022
Dr. Latisha Settlage lectures
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UAFS Business Dean Earns Women In Business Award

At the heart of everything, Dr. Latisha Settlage believes making connections is the key to success in business and life.

June 20, 2022
UAFS staff and faculty at the Center for Economic Development.
EventsBusiness and Industry

ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the UAFS Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...

May 23, 2022
Participants listen to Dr. Kimberley Gordon at the Center of Economic Development
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CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1

The ž Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...

May 18, 2022
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Research Symposium Winners Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.

May 13, 2022
Spring 2022 Education Certificate Students and Susan Krafft on the right.
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UAFS Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development

The ž Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six UAFS student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. ​

May 12, 2022

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