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Chancellor Thanks U of A Community for Making Adjustments to New Normal
U of A Chancellor Joe Steinmetz sends a message to campus encouraging help and flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis.
Ann Bordelon Named to Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Post
Experienced finance executive and University of Arkansas alumna returns to lead the largest division on campus.
COVID-19 Case Confirmed Within U of A Community; Health Center Updates
A student who does not live in university-managed housing became the U of A's first confirmed case of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Pat Walker Health Center is shifting some of its operations.
University Operations to Shift to Remote Methods Starting March 19
All university operations — other than essential operations — will shift to online or other remote means to the maximum extent possible.
In-Person Classes Suspended; Online Course Delivery Starts March 16
Even though in-person classes are being suspended, this is not a campus closure. University operations will continue. Housing, dining and other services will continue to be provided.
Chancellor Provides Update Regarding Coronavirus Impact to Campus
The U of A is suspending university-sponsored out-of-state travel for the next 60 days.
Chancellor Releases Tenth Installment of 2020: Focus on the Future Series
Each of the 10 installments has targeted specific actions the university needs to take for continued and future success. This final action is to become "more flexible, nimble, quicker and agile" as a university.