Dr. Timothy Workman, director of choral activities at UAFS, smiled as the audience cheered for the combined chorus of A Grand Night for Singing. On Tuesday, April 22nd, the choral ensembles of UAFS, Southside, Northside, and Alma High School put on a concert that showcased their works to the audience of the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. It has become a tradition for the UAFS Music & Theatre Department to hold this concert every Spring semester. Along with taking pride in th

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) music and theater department made it known that not only are they musically gifted, but they also know how to have fun while showing off their talents. On April 24th, the UAFS Department of Music & Theater invited students, faculty, friends, and family to their Project Rock: Concert. Being one night only, the turnout of the crowd was filled with tons of supportive friends, family, and staff. This concert allowed not only music st

I t has been 75 years since The Wizard of Oz premiered in theaters and dazzled audiences young and old. The story of a runaway Dorothy, a brave lion, a brainless scarecrow, and a heartless tin man singing their way to meet the magical wizard of Oz who can grant any wish your heart may desire has been etched into the hearts of all who have seen it. It is most interesting then that Wicked isn’t interested in retelling that familiar story or diving into the film’s legendary char

Thursday, February 15, UAFS Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced via email a proposal to eliminate five degree programs, including both bachelor and associate programs as well as several certifications, following a review conducted in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Coordinating Board. The list of proposed cuts include: Computer-Aided Design General Technology Automotive Concentration Political Science (minor to remain) Spanish (minor