The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is set to host “Focus on the Future: A Heart-to-Heart Conversation” with Mayor George McGill and local students, offering a platform for open dialogue about the city’s future.
The event will take place Thursday, October 19, 2023, at a.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room.
Mayor George McGill, alongside UAFS and local high school students, will discuss various topics, including the city’s appeal to college students, reasons to stay in Fort Smith post-graduation, students’ expectations from the city government, ways to enhance the city’s allure to the younger generation, and methods to stay engaged and contribute to the city’s betterment.
Those interested in attending or seeking more information can contact Dr. Williams Yamkam at 479-788-7981 or via email at Williams.Yamkam@uafs.edu.
About the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith: Founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has served the citizens of Arkansas for nearly a century, empowering the social mobility of its students and fostering the economic growth of the River Valley. Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research and development, and robust community partnerships, brings the power of education to the nearly 6,000 ambitious students who call it home. A commitment to experiential learning means UAFS students are ready to enter their careers the day they cross the commencement stage, and a dedicated body of faculty and staff who truly care prepare them for success at every stage of life.
