LITTLE ROCK (July 7, 2021) — University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D., today announced three finalists in the search for the next dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. The finalists include Lara M. Brown, Ph.D., professor and director of the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University; Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, Ph.D., assistant dean for civic engagement at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Names Three Finalists in Search for New Clinton School Dean; Campus Visits Planned

LITTLE ROCK (July 6, 2021) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas's Buildings and Grounds Committee has called a special videoconference meeting for July 7 at 11 a.m. originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. There is no planned executive session, but three buildings and grounds committee items related to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on the agenda to consider. Click here for the agenda and supporting material. While the the Zoom … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Videoconference Committee Meeting July 7 at 11 a.m.

LITTLE ROCK (June 25, 2021) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas's Audit and Fiscal Responsibility Committee has called a special teleconference meeting for today at 1 p.m. originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. The committee will consider one item related to the selection of an independent firm to perform required annual external audits of the UA System's two public radio stations, which are required by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. There … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Teleconference Committee Meeting Today at 1 p.m.

LITTLE ROCK (June 23, 2021) — University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D., announced today that Susan Hoffpauir, Ph.D., professor and academic dean at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, has been named interim dean of the Clinton School. While a search for a permanent dean is underway, Hoffpauir will serve in the interim role until a new dean is named. Longtime Clinton School Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford III announced his retirement in … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Names Hoffpauir Interim Dean at Clinton School of Public Service

“My wife Susan and I were saddened to learn about the passing of the late Charles E. Scharlau. He and his late wife, Clydene, were generous benefactors and dedicated countless hours of volunteer service to many causes at institutions and organizations across the UA System. Charles was an outstanding and thoughtful chair and member of the Board of Trustees, and the UA System will continue to benefit from his legacy of service. We will truly miss his presence in our lives and the genuine kindness … [Read more...] about UA System President Donald R. Bobbitt Statement on the passing of former UA Trustee Charles E. Scharlau