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Campus Update, Jan. 26
Board of Trustees of the UA System: It was an honor to represent the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith at the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the campus of UA-Little Rock on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
January 26, 2024 UAFS Campus to Open Thursday, Jan 18
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024.
January 17, 2024
Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.
The UAFS Emergency Management Team met this morning to discuss the safety of reopening campus tomorrow. Though the National Weather Service predicts mid-day temperatures to be well above freezing, we know that during the early morning and late evening...
January 16, 2024 Campus Closure Jan 16, 2024
After examining the National Weather Service’s predictions for overnight temperatures in the single digits and in consultation with local law enforcement, the UAFS Emergency Management Team has made the decision to close the campus and cancel all...
January 15, 2024 Weather and Safety
Leaders at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take your safety very seriously. The Chief of Police at the UAFS Police Department, Chief Ray Ottman, attends National Weather Service weather briefings twice daily to ensure that we have the latest...
January 08, 2024 Chancellor's End of Semester Update
As we come to the end of fall 2023 I offer my most sincere congratulations to our graduates whose commencement ceremonies are tomorrow. I look forward to celebrating with you and your family and friends!
December 15, 2023 UAFS Celebrates Involvement in State Initiatives
There are so many things to celebrate at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, and I appreciate having this venue to share some of it with you.
November 10, 2023 Fall Filled with Good Weather, Various Activities
This week has been one for near perfect afternoon weather.
November 03, 2023 Support, Resources Available in Face of Grief
As we move through the midpoint of our academic year, I find myself reflecting on our shared pursuit of education and the vast complexities and challenges that each of us faces in that journey.
October 30, 2023 Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days
It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.
September 15, 2023 Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023
UAFS System Back Online
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023 Enrollment, Planning on Chancellor's Mind
Happy Wednesday. I am writing to provide you with a very brief campus update.
July 27, 2023 UAFS 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Approved by System Board
I am thrilled to share that the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved our Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. This is a significant milestone in our university’s history, and it would not have been possible without your dedicated participation...
May 25, 2023 Tuition, Budget Approved by UAS Board of Trustees
Today the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved our proposed budget for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am grateful for the care and consideration the board takes in assessing the budgets of the 14 colleges and universities that comprise...
May 25, 2023 Commencement Calls for Strong Finish
In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to represent UAFS at several meaningful events that I hope will pay dividends for our university.
May 11, 2023 Spring Beautiful and Busy on Campus
The next few weeks are so busy that most of us will be wishing we could be in two places at once. The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment schedule is busy this time of the year with the annual Jazz Band concert scheduled for Tuesday night from 7-9...
April 10, 2023 Chancellor Riley Reports Staff Senate Actions, Budget Updates
As the weather warms up, I am so grateful for the signs of spring I see across our beautiful campus. I don’t know about you, but I was really getting tired of leafless trees and dry or dead plants/grass. The rain this week will cause a quick greening...
March 03, 2023 Chancellor Updates Campus on Homecoming, ‘Spelling Bee,’ Accepted Students
It has been a busy and productive two weeks at UAFS. We had an amazing Homecoming Week full of campus activities and visits with proud alumni who have a lifelong love for this university. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make all of the events...
February 24, 2023 Chancellor Riley Celebrates Read This! Committee
This note is specifically to lift up and celebrate the work of the Read This Committee whose members, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, selected and hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead on campus.
February 08, 2023Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
Send an EmailRachel Rodemann Putman
- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu