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![Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
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, 2023![Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor Advances Upcoming Events on Campus, at CED
I am thrilled to write to you today NOT to cancel or postpone classes. It is shocking to see that the forecast this weekend is in the mid to high-50s after spend the early part of this week iced into our homes. Again, I want to thank all of you for...
February 03, 2023![Winter Weather Alerts](/news/_images/winter-weather-image.jpg)
Chancellor Message: Campus Announcement
Campus will open at 10 a.m. for normal operations on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This delayed start to work and classes should allow the majority of normal commuting traffic to be off the roadways when our employees are coming to work. Stay up-to-date...
February 01, 2023![Winter Weather Alerts](/news/_images/winter-weather-image.jpg)
Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31
Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the AV¶¶Òõ campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...
January 30, 2023![Stacey Jones speaks to audience during performance at AV¶¶Òõ.](/news/_images/2023-stacey-jones.jpg)
Season Named for Stacey Jones
The AV¶¶Òõ Season of Entertainment has been renamed the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
January 27, 2023![Winter Weather Alerts](/news/_images/winter-weather-image.jpg)
Chancellor Message: Weather Update
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the AV¶¶Òõ campus will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
January 24, 2023![Winter Weather Alerts](/news/_images/winter-weather-image.jpg)
Chancellor’s Message: Jan. 24 Early Release
As a result of predictions from the National Weather Service, AV¶¶Òõ Chancellor Terisa Riley is authorizing an early release from work and classes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
January 23, 2023![sunrise over the bell tower at AV¶¶Òõ](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor Riley Shares Grief, Resources Following Recent Mass Shootings
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares her deep condolences over recent shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Uvalde, her personal connection with the students of Uvalde School District, and resources for those impacted by these tragedies.
May 25, 2022![Governor Asa Hutchinson Speaks at the Grand Opening of the Center for Economic Development](/news/_images/ced-22-opening.jpg)
AV¶¶Òõ Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022![sunset](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Lifted, Guidance Updated
Chancellor Riley announced today a change to campus face-covering requirements. The new guidance states: “AV¶¶Òõ encourages, but does not require, employees, students, and guests to wear well-fitting face masks.â€
February 28, 2022![A sunset on the AV¶¶Òõ campus.](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Statement on War in Ukraine
In this campus message, dated February 25, 2022, Chancellor Riley issues a statement in support of those who oppose the needless violence in Ukraine and provides counseling options for AV¶¶Òõ students and employees.
February 25, 2022![Winter Weather Alerts](/news/_images/winter-weather-image.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The AV¶¶Òõ campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 2022![A sunrise at the AV¶¶Òõ campus.](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Mask Requirement Update
In this campus message, dated February 21, 2022, Chancellor Riley announces the COVID Emergency Response Team's approval to immediately return to pre-Omicron masking requirements.
February 21, 2022![Students accepting scholarships](/news/_images/scholarships_22_5525.jpg)
Local Principals Award $3000 in AV¶¶Òõ Scholarships
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022![Weather Alert Hero Image](/news/_images/weather-alert.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022![a sunrise at the AV¶¶Òõ campus](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022![Campus COVID Announcement](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message:A One-Week Remote Pivot
AV¶¶Òõ will move instruction and operations to remote delivery beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, January 14 with plans to return to campus, Monday, January 24.
January 14, 2022![the sun rises over the AV¶¶Òõ campus](/news/_images/1ChancellorMessage.jpg)
Chancellor's Message: Welcome to Spring 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares a message about the return to campus, safe COVID-19 operations, and the on-time and on-budget opening of the AV¶¶Òõ Center for Economic Development.
January 07, 2022![ROTC members in their camouflage.](/news/_images/uafsrotc_20_rr_8265.png)
AV¶¶Òõ Earns Military Friendly Designation
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory Media, earning a place as one of 747 schools, colleges, and universities in the United States awarded the...
September 16, 2021![Graduates smile in their caps and gowns](/_resources/images/honors.jpg)
AV¶¶Òõ Honors 2020 Graduates
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held the first two of its seven commencement ceremonies this month on Saturday, May 1, honoring 2020 graduates who returned to campus to take their long-delayed walking across the stage.
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