From Kansas Radio to UAFS: Chris Kelly's Fort Smith Story

<p>Chris Kelly, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, joins Josh Buchfink and Emily Horn to share how a drive down from Kansas led him to buy a house and fall for Fort Smith. He talks about his 20 years in radio, reading graduates&#39; names at commencement, and what&#39;s ahead as UAFS gets ready for its centennial in 2028. Chris also covers new programs like the two-year nursing degree and the advanced manufacturing engineering program, plus how UAFS keeps college affordable. He wraps up with his Exploration Saturday adventures, local favorites and his work with Fort Smith Rotary and the Good Samaritan Clinic.</p><p>#DiscoverFortSmith #UAFS #FortSmithArkansas</p><p><br></p><p>Relevant Links</p><ul><li>UAFS &amp; Grand Avenue Region: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/uafs-grand-avenue-region/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/uafs-grand-avenue-region/</a></li><li>UAFS Gallery of Art and Design: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/uafs-gallery-of-art-and-design/412/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/uafs-gallery-of-art-and-design/412/</a></li><li>Fort Smith Regional Art Museum: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/regional-art-museum/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/regional-art-museum/</a></li><li>U.S. Marshals Museum: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/us-marshals-museum/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/us-marshals-museum/</a></li><li>Peacemaker Festival: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/peacemaker-festival/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/blog/post/peacemaker-festival/</a></li><li>Fort Smith Farmers Market: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/fort-smith-farmers-market/278/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/fort-smith-farmers-market/278/</a></li><li>AJ&#39;s Oyster House: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/ajs-oyster-house/27/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/ajs-oyster-house/27/</a></li><li>Bookish: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/bookish/546/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/bookish/546/</a></li><li>10th Street Bookery: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/10th-street-bookery/746/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/10th-street-bookery/746/</a></li><li>Fort Smith Events Calendar: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/events/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/events/</a>