LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 1, 2019) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers for the upcoming year at its Jan. 30-31 meeting at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

During executive session of the meeting, John Goodson, of Texarkana, was elected Board chairman, taking over for Mark Waldrip, of Moro, who will serve as vice chair once the new structure takes effect March 1, 2019.

Morril Harriman, of Little Rock, will remain secretary and Kelly Eichler, also of Little Rock, remains assistant secretary.

Election of Officers Effective March 1, 2019:

John Goodson, Chair

Mark Waldrip, Vice Chair

Morril Harriman, Secretary

Kelly Eichler, Assistant Secretary