Nontraditional students have nontraditional costs. Your donation will help ADCP students pay for things like prior learning portfolio credits and CLEP exams as well as tuition and fees. About our Project The Adult Degree Completion Program serves adults over the age of 25 who work full time and have at least 30 college credits. Students can receive course credit for their professional experience, military training, and volunteer work through a portfolio process. Students in this program receive individualized attention including assistance with advising, navigating financial aid, and meeting graduation requirements. Eight-week, fully online course options have made the ADCP an effective way for working adults to complete their bachelor’s degree while saving time and money. Since ADCP students are working adults, often with families to support, managing the cost of college can be difficult. Portfolio credits cost $120. CLEP exams cost close to $100. Books can easily top $100 for just one course. These costs can become insurmountable when also faced with housing costs, kid’s school supplies, and grocery bills. Many adult students fall through the cracks for scholarships. They are either too old, have too many credits, or their GPA from their first attempt at college is not high enough. This ADCP Scholarship Fund will directly assist our adult learners by relieving the financial burden of college. Did you know? 67% of college students work; 40% of them work full time 54 % of college students are not first time students 37% of college students are 25 or older With a donation to the ADCP Scholarship Fund, you are helping working adults achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree to better themselves and better our community. Funds will be used for ADCP students paying for portfolio credits, CLEP/DSST exams, tuition, fees, and books. For more information about our program, please visit: https://uafs.edu/adcp/index.php

Read This is a community-wide literacy program that aims to select thoughtful books and provide programming about diverse communities around us and bring to light important social issues that foster discussion and mutual understanding. This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause (Read This!) and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

UAFS Men and Women’s XC is seeking funds to purchase new uniforms for our growing roaster. We have a goal of $2,000 which will be used to outfit a total of 28 athletes. About our Project Our team has doubled over the past four years, and we do not have enough uniforms to cover this increase in team size. In 2018 we had six men and eight women on the Cross-Country team fast forward to 2021 we have fourteen men and twelve women. Looking forward to the 2022 fall season we will potentially have an even larger roaster of fourteen men and thirteen women. With this growth we will need new uniforms for both of our teams. Our athletes represent UAFS against thousands of other college runners. During our season we compete not only against NCAA D2 schools from the Lone Star Conference, but we also compete against NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Junior College teams from across the nation. For us to stand out and represent Fort Smith we will purchase uniforms designed with Fort Smith right on the front along with LIONS going down the back of the uniforms. "We have an excellent group of athletes spanning all major degree fields at UAFS. They work just as hard in the classroom as they do on the XC course. Our kids get up early at 6 a.m. every morning running countless miles to prepare for our season." - Coach Mason Rhodes Meet our Team We currently have students pursuing degrees in: Nursing, Business, Education, & Pre-Medical Alumni degree field: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Education, & Business. Where are UAFS Athletes from: Arkansas, Oklahoma, & Texas Current Team Size Growth: Men 2018 (6) - 2022 (14) Women 2018 (8) – 2022 (13) Fall Race Schedule: "Playing sports in college was a childhood dream of mine. I am so thankful Coach Rhodes and UAFS Cross Country made my dream come true. UAFS XC was not only rewarding athletically, but also brought me some of my closest friends." - Katie Eichelmann Follow UAFS Cross Country on Social!

Help me meet my goal to fund a matching scholarship for Jumpstart! Your gift will provide matching scholarships to our Jumpstart national service members who dedicate their time to serving those most in need in our community, our children! About our Project Jumpstart Arkansas is our AmeriCorps national service program on campus. Our members are college students who serve under-resourced children in local preschools. Members commit to serve 300 hours during a school year to help the children they serve increase their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills while forming trusting relationships with caring adults. Jumpstart is working toward the day when every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed! Our members are a diverse group of college students from a variety of majors who are dedicated to bettering our community through early childhood education. Members serve an average of 10-15 hours per week during the school year without receiving an hourly wage. In addition to their service, several members work multiple jobs while taking a full-time course load. Most also plan to pursue careers in service sectors. Upon completion of 300 hours of service, members receive a $1,342 scholarship from AmeriCorps. We would like to match that amount on our campus for as many members as possible. Let's demonstrate that service is valued on our campus and in our community by assisting these individuals with finishing college with less of a financial burden. Not only will the project assist this group of students, but the matching scholarships will allow UAFS to become recognized nationally as an AmeriCorps School of National Service, potentially bringing more service-minded students to our campus. "Through the AmeriCorps Jumpstart Grant, students who complete 300 hours of service are eligible for a $1,342 Segal Educational Award. We are proud of this opportunity that can be provided to students. However, the chance to increase this award for members who struggle financially yet still choose to serve their community through working with our youngest learners thrills me. Students serving their communities while attending the university deserve the highest assistance we can provide. This project would allow students to be retained at the university and complete a bachelor’s degree without a heavy financial burden upon graduation. Join us in making college more affordable for our national service members!” -Dr. Monica Riley, Executive Director of the School of Education and Jumpstart Campus Champion Did you know? Awarded over $33,000 in Segal Educational Awards from AmeriCorps since 2020 25 members have successfully completed their full 300 hour term of service since 2020 Our members major in education, dental hygiene, nursing, criminal justice, social work, and international business. For more information about our program, please visit our website! Follow UAFS Jumpstart on Social!

Help support UAFS's new eSports program! The UAFS Digital Lions eSports Program is a budding initiative in student retention, built around the promising development of esports teams across colleges and universities. Funding this project not only aids student retention and recruitment, but it helps to support a program that benefits students involved in a multitude of ways: fostering teamwork, building interpersonal and group communication, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as physical and mental benefits such as enhancing hand-eye coordination, attention spans, and visual processing. About our Program We are an inclusive organization that strives to offer a fun community for gamers who range from casual to competitive. We focus on games available for competitive eSports based on the demands and requests from students such as League of Legends, Valorant, Smash Bros, and Pokemon. We are always looking for new and interested students to show their skills and express their interest. Thus, if we don’t play a game you may be competitive in let us know and get involved so we can look into adding you and your team to the program! The UAFS Digital Lions eSports Program is a budding initiative in student retention, built around the promising development of esports teams across colleges and universities. Funding this project not only aids student retention and recruitment, but it helps to support a program that benefits students involved in a multitude of ways: fostering teamwork, building interpersonal and group communication, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as physical and mental benefits such as enhancing hand-eye coordination, attention spans, and visual processing. Funds will be used in several ways, first and foremost to purchase personalized uniforms for students who make one of the four planned eSports teams within the program. Beyond that, we will use funds to supplement equipment needs, pay for tournament registration and travel, and supplies for our eSports lab. eSports are a billion-dollar competitive video gaming industry, with tournaments/matches that take place on the local, national, and global scale. Public and private universities across the country have recognized the potential of this new collegiate sport and UAFS intends to be the first in our area. Additional funding will help us grow and support the program so that we are able to offer better scholarships and support for the students on our teams. We also have additional recruiting and retention power with the program, as we have already piqued the interest of local college-bound high school students involved with their respective school eSports teams. Stay Connected eSports! For more information, email UAFSeSports@uafs.edu

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. This year I am choosing to support our Career Clothing Closet. The Career Clothing Closet is a place where all UAFS students can get started on the right foot for their new job, interview or internship with gently used or new business attire free of charge. It's another one of the many extra little things that UAFS does for their students and why I love working here.

Help us send our pre-medical students to the Student National Medical Association Conferences. This project will enable driven and intelligent students the opportunity to learn from leaders in medicine. About our Project This project was created to send minority students to the regional and national Student National Medical Association (SNMA) conferences. These conferences are the perfect place to be for any pre-medical student. There will be breakout sessions, networking events, and over 200 exhibitors. There will be current medical students and physicians to learn from. The conferences also allow us to present any research projects we’ve completed. Funds will be used for conference admission, travel, and hotel. There will be many workshops to better equip students to be leaders of our pre-medical and STEM community at UAFS. We seek to provide a vibrant community of pre-medical-focused young adults to UAFS who will give back more than they are given. These two conferences will provide the opportunities and environment to influence our representatives at these events to be the best they can be. This will aid in creating a culture of excellence back on campus that will impact both current and future students at UAFS. "MAPS has given me opportunities in college I never would have experienced had I not decided to join this organization. Sharing common interests with fellow peers has given me a sense of community and has made the road to medical school so much easier!" - Emma Booker, MAPS Vice President "The goal of MAPS is to provide underrepresented pre-medical students with knowledge and experiences that they may not otherwise be able to achieve. This will strengthen and diversify the medical workforce and allow for cultural competence in the next generations of medical professionals. Attending the regional and national conferences hosted by the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the partner organization of MAPS, will allow UAFS students to network with students and professionals in medical fields and provide a wealth of experiences that would not otherwise be available. It is a critical opportunity for our students to grow as pre-medical students and contribute locally, regionally, and nationally in their areas of interest." - Dr. Jordan Mader, MAPS Advisor Meet our Students! Alisha Khan Amaica Howard Berenice Garcia Camille Lear Charis Shure Claudia Macall Cris Rodriguez Daniela hernandez Danielle Randolph Emily Blitz Emily Cruz Emma Booker Erin Burney Ethan moore Ethan Fielding Kairy Galvez Karen Garduza Karla Donas Martinez Kaylee Kendall Kenia Mendez Kenzie Tallakson Khurera Iqbal Mackenzie O'Kelley Maddie Holland Maria Salas Nathaniel Gonzales Nelly Ortiz Nick Lewis Olivia Chankheo Paula Najera-Diaz Rodney Mosley Sierra Wilson Skye Calvillo Sydney Du Tran Nguyen Vanessa Gonzalez William Romero Follow UAFS MAPS on Instagram!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Read This is a community-wide literacy program that aims to select thoughtful books and provide programming about diverse communities around us and bring to light important social issues that foster discussion and mutual understanding. About our Project The Read This program is a multidisciplinary literacy program, which originated in the English Department and has extended throughout UAFS and the community. We provide programming relevant to the selected book. Read This is a great way to bring our students together with the community while also covering important social issues to help us all be more culturally aware. Such lessons and interactions can help make our university and community better citizens and human beings. Funds will be used to invite off-campus guest speakers or towards the expenses associated with author visits; prizes for writing/art contests or other projects or activities; printing and advertising costs, and many more possibilities. Our Books & Authors Testimonials "Bringing a community together to discuss a book/topic creates opportunities for new and different ideas and perspectives to be discovered and discussed." ― Rene Wilson Myers, Scott-Sebastian Regional Library "What draws me most to the Read This Program is the tremendous respect I have for all the research that goes into creating a book like Killers of the Flower Moon. Not only do we gain knowledge from reading the book, but we also get to participate in many fun and interesting events. I have learned many fascinating facts about my hometown Fort Smith through the book launch. Book club is a great place to not just learn about the book but for fellowship and friendship. I highly recommend getting involved in Read This!" ― Joshua Hawk Hays, Computer Graphic Technology-Architectural Follow us on Social!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Boreham Library is here to make our students’ lives easier in every way we can. One of our projects to help reduce students’ education costs is our Textbook Share Program. For several years, through this initiative, we’ve provided copies of textbooks required by general education courses. Help us buy more to serve our students! This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Hello! Welcome to my Day of Giving page! As someone who is graduating this May it might seem strange how excited I am for Day of Giving, but UAFS has given me so many wonderful opportunities. I am so proud to be a Day of Giving Ambassador to give back to this university that has given me so much! This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28! Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without YOUR support! Any donation is an excellent donation! Please help me reach my goal, and give back to this university that I have grown to love!

This year the Career Services office is proud to have a Day of Giving Project! The Career Clothing Closet is due for a remodel, reorganization, and redecorating project! The Career Clothing Closet provides professional business attire to any UAFS student free of charge so they are ready to put their best foot forward in an interview, internship, or job. This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

The Career Clothing Closet here at UAFS is a great way to provide students with professional clothing for things like interviews, jobs, and class presentations. When a student dresses up in their professional wear, they will feel inspired to do great things! Please consider donating to our cause! This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider giving to support the Read This! program and help us reach our goals!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Read This is such an awesome program! I have gotten to meet so many amazing authors and hear them talk about their craft, hear their stories first-hand, and see how the community gets involved with their stories, not to mention my students. Please help us bring even more wonderful people here to talk to the community! Read This is a community-wide literacy program that aims to select thoughtful books and provide programming about diverse communities around us and bring to light important social issues that foster discussion and mutual understanding. About our Project The Read This program is a multidisciplinary literacy program, which originated in the English Department and has extended throughout UAFS and the community. We provide programming relevant to the selected book. Read This is a great way to bring our students together with the community while also covering important social issues to help us all be more culturally aware. Such lessons and interactions can help make our university and community better citizens and human beings. Funds will be used to invite off-campus guest speakers or towards the expenses associated with author visits; prizes for writing/art contests or other projects or activities; printing and advertising costs, and many more possibilities. Our Books & Authors Testimonials "Bringing a community together to discuss a book/topic creates opportunities for new and different ideas and perspectives to be discovered and discussed." ― Rene Wilson Myers, Scott-Sebastian Regional Library "What draws me most to the Read This Program is the tremendous respect I have for all the research that goes into creating a book like Killers of the Flower Moon. Not only do we gain knowledge from reading the book, but we also get to participate in many fun and interesting events. I have learned many fascinating facts about my hometown Fort Smith through the book launch. Book club is a great place to not just learn about the book but for fellowship and friendship. I highly recommend getting involved in Read This!" ― Joshua Hawk Hays, Computer Graphic Technology-Architectural Follow us on Social!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Nontraditional students have nontraditional costs. Your donation will help ADCP students pay for things like prior learning portfolio credits and CLEP exams as well as tuition and fees. About our Project The Adult Degree Completion Program serves adults over the age of 25 who work full time and have at least 30 college credits. Students can receive course credit for their professional experience, military training, and volunteer work through a portfolio process. Students in this program receive individualized attention including assistance with advising, navigating financial aid, and meeting graduation requirements. Eight-week, fully online course options have made the ADCP an effective way for working adults to complete their bachelor’s degree while saving time and money. Since ADCP students are working adults, often with families to support, managing the cost of college can be difficult. Portfolio credits cost $120. CLEP exams cost close to $100. Books can easily top $100 for just one course. These costs can become insurmountable when also faced with housing costs, kid’s school supplies, and grocery bills. Many adult students fall through the cracks for scholarships. They are either too old, have too many credits, or their GPA from their first attempt at college is not high enough. This ADCP Scholarship Fund will directly assist our adult learners by relieving the financial burden of college. Did you know? 67% of college students work; 40% of them work full time 54 % of college students are not first time students 37% of college students are 25 or older With a donation to the ADCP Scholarship Fund, you are helping working adults achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree to better themselves and better our community. Funds will be used for ADCP students paying for portfolio credits, CLEP/DSST exams, tuition, fees, and books. For more information about our program, please visit: https://uafs.edu/adcp/index.php

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!

Read This is a community-wide literacy program that aims to select thoughtful books and provide programming about diverse communities around us and bring to light important social issues that foster discussion and mutual understanding. About our Project The Read This program is a multidisciplinary literacy program, which originated in the English Department and has extended throughout UAFS and the community. We provide programming relevant to the selected book. Read This is a great way to bring our students together with the community while also covering important social issues to help us all be more culturally aware. Such lessons and interactions can help make our university and community better citizens and human beings. Funds will be used to invite off-campus guest speakers or towards the expenses associated with author visits; prizes for writing/art contests or other projects or activities; printing and advertising costs, and many more possibilities. Our Books & Authors Testimonials "Bringing a community together to discuss a book/topic creates opportunities for new and different ideas and perspectives to be discovered and discussed." ― Rene Wilson Myers, Scott-Sebastian Regional Library "What draws me most to the Read This Program is the tremendous respect I have for all the research that goes into creating a book like Killers of the Flower Moon. Not only do we gain knowledge from reading the book, but we also get to participate in many fun and interesting events. I have learned many fascinating facts about my hometown Fort Smith through the book launch. Book club is a great place to not just learn about the book but for fellowship and friendship. I highly recommend getting involved in Read This!" ― Joshua Hawk Hays, Computer Graphic Technology-Architectural Follow us on Social!

This year’s Day of Giving will take place on Thursday, April 28 (our beloved mascot Numa’s birthday). Our Day of Giving is an opportunity for projects and departments on campus to create unique experiences for our students that couldn’t happen without the support of our alumni and friends. Please consider becoming an ambassador for our cause and donating to impact our students’ experiences. Already an ambassador? Check out our Toolkit (which will become available on April 14) for ideas, graphics, and tutorials on how to help your project succeed!