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

Bobbitt outlines plans for future campus leadership LITTLE ROCK (June 21, 2021) — University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today named Bill Kincaid, managing associate general counsel at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, as acting chancellor of the flagship university effective immediately. Bobbitt said Kincaid, a Fayetteville native, will serve in the acting role for “a few weeks” while he visits with stakeholders of the university to identify the best … [Read more...] about Kincaid Named Acting Chancellor at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

LITTLE ROCK (June 17, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special virtual meeting at 2 p.m. today originating at the University of Arkansas System — Cammack Campus in Little Rock. While the Board is expected to immediately go into executive session, members of media and the public can view the public portion of the meeting at the UA System — Cammack Campus at 2404 N. University Ave. in Little Rock. … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Teleconference Meeting June 17 at 2 p.m.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) Chancellor Search Committee met May 28 to formally begin the process to find a permanent leader to succeed former Chancellor Debbie Frazier, who retired May after a 34-year career in higher education. The committee, along with UA System Vice President of Development and Planning Chris Thomason, finalized the first step of completing a "position profile" to be used as the chancellor position's official job description. The … [Read more...] about UACCB Chancellor ‘Position Profile’ Finalized