University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

06/14/2026

The American flag has flown over battlefields, schools, courthouses, and front porches for nearly 250 years.

In this week’s Ask the Expert, UAFS historian Tom Wing answers our questions about Flag Day, the evolution of the Stars and Stripes, and the stories behind one of our nation’s most enduring symbols.

Read the full story at: https://uafs.edu/news/2026/expert-flag-day.php

06/11/2026

What do heavy metal, Stonehenge, first-gen students, the Yankees, and Monet’s Water Lilies have in common?
They’ve all helped shape how Dr. Ray Green approaches life, leadership, and higher education.
Get to know our new provost at the link in the comments!

06/11/2026

First year success starts with Mane Event, a new student orientation program designed to help you begin college life confidently.

There’s still time to sign up for one of the four upcoming sessions!

Read more about how Mane Event helps you start strong and find your place before classes begin at https://uafs.edu/news/2026/mane-event-take-aways-for-incoming-students.php

06/10/2026

Think academic advising is just about course schedules? Kayla McIntosh, director of first year advising, dispels that myth and clears up what the advising process really looks like at UAFS. Click the link in the comments!

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

Years of dedication, countless hours of study, and one unforgettable milestone. Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Psychology graduates! Your future is bright

06/01/2026

Now that it’s June, temps are climbing, UV is rising, and summer skincare myths are everywhere.

Do you really need sunscreen on cloudy days? Is a “base tan” a good idea? Can one bad sunburn make a difference?

In honor of National Skincare Education Day, we asked Dr. Sandy Johnson, founder of Johnson Dermatology, to separate fact from fiction.

05/29/2026

This summer, Danu Regalado will bike nearly 4,000 miles across the country—but for him, the journey is about much more than endurance.

As part of The Ability Experience’s Journey of Hope, the electrical engineering major is riding to promote empathy, inclusion, and understanding for people with disabilities. Inspired by his own experiences growing up with ADHD and alongside a cousin with autism, he hopes to challenge stigmas and encourage more kindness in every community he visits.

“We weren’t any less capable,” he says. “We just had skills in different areas.”

Read his story and send him support along the way at the links below.