University of Arkansas to Sweep Unhoused Encampment on University Land

U of A sends notice of encampment closure, asks people to vacate by June 9

The University of Arkansas sent a notice of encampment closure letter to people living at a University of Arkansas property on 19th Street in Fayetteville to vacate.

University of Arkansas to sweep unhoused encampment on university land

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KTFA) — The University of Arkansas has announced plans to clear unhoused encampments located on university-owned land near 19th Street, with the sweep scheduled to begin June 9. The letter A letter (below) sent to individuals living on the property states that “several University of Arkansas departments will be facilitating the clearing and cleanup of all property owned and controlled by the University.” The letter also …

Advocates fear upcoming 'sweep' of homeless encampment on U of A property could displace hundreds

Fayetteville's Forgotten, a local group advocating for the unhoused population, said that up to 300 people could be displaced by the sweep.