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»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ at a Glance
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 6,000 students each semester. »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.
History
For more than 90 years, the university has been a mainstay of Fort Smith with a history as unique as each student who ever enrolled.
Read more about our historyMission & Vision
Mission
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ empowers the social mobility of its students and the economic growth of the River Valley through exceptional educational opportunities and robust community partnerships.
Vision
Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research opportunities, and transformational centers of intellectual and economic development, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ will advance its community and become an institution renowned for educating and inspiring the ambitious students who call it home. Click here to learn more.
Campus Safety
Recently named the safest university in Arkansas, earning praise from online safety resource YourLocalSecurity.com. »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ reports drastically lower crime rates than the national averages, and UPD goes above and beyond the call of duty, implementing proactive safety measures across campus.
Governance
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ has established a system of councils and committees to promote internal communication and administrative teamwork. The active involvement of committee members, representing a broad cross section of the campus, provides a high level of involvement in decision making and is recognized as a strength in the decision-making process.
University Leadership
Dr. Terisa C. Riley
Dr. Riley is an experienced higher education administrator who has spent more than 25 years serving in virtually every facet of higher education, from academics to administration. An advocate of student access, opportunity, and success, Dr. Riley values the mission of public universities to provide excellent and affordable educational opportunities.
HLC AccrediTation
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The university is approved by the United States Department of Education, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Arkansas State Approving Agency for veteran trainings.
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Phone: 479-788-7000 or 888-512-5466
Email: admissions@uafs.edu