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ALL CLEAR GIVEN. Campus to remain closed Friday.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has received the all clear from authorities. Campus remains closed on Friday, August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
Loss of a Lion: Dr Sandi Sanders
Dr. Sandi Sanders of the Â鶹´«Ã½ has died. She was a champion for the university for nearly three decades.
July 29, 2026
Campus Update, May 22, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about tuition increases, the budget, and the sale of Sebastian Commons.
May 22, 2026 Campus Update, May 15, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update the day before spring commencement, congratulating graduates and providing an update about SGA and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Provost search.
May 15, 2026 Campus Update, May 8, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update going into the last week of the spring semester.
May 08, 2026 Campus Update, April 24, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the Â鶹´«Ã½ Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.
April 24, 2026 Campus Update, April 10, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Terisa Riley shares an update on summer hours, the budget, the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium, and Â鶹´«Ã½ employee appreciation.
April 10, 2026 Campus Update, March 13, 2026
The chancellor for the Â鶹´«Ã½, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update about recent campus news.
March 13, 2026 Campus Update, February 27, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the Â鶹´«Ã½ men's basketball team.
February 27, 2026 Campus Update, January 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.
January 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30
Â鶹´«Ã½ will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.
January 29, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.
January 28, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 27, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 26, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
January 22, 2026 Campus Update, December 5, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update following the last week of classes during the fall semester.
December 05, 2025 Campus Update, November 28, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares a campus update following the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 28, 2025 Campus Update, November 21, 2025
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update heading into the Thanksgiving break and holiday.
November 21, 2025
Campus Update, November 7, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update on campus, from the arts to athletics.
November 07, 2025 Campus Update, October 17, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a brief campus update.
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