On September 9, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS) announced it had received the largest single gift in its 94-year history – $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation to expand the university’s acclaimed nursing and visual arts programs.
According to UAFS, “The gift addresses critical needs in the Arkansas River Valley, creating a pathway to dramatically increase nursing graduates and cultivating an immersive arts experience for students and the public through the expansion of the Windgate Art and Design building and its offerings.