Arkansas Business

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Jonathon Modica continues to add to his legacy at the University of Arkansas.

Modica, a former basketball player who recently earned his doctorate in higher education from the UA, has been hired in a fund-raising role with the university. He’ll serve as assistant director of development for university programs in the office of university development.

Here’s more from the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal:

Modica will report to Charlotte Taylor, director of development for university programs. Modica's primary role will be to help raise private support for Access Arkansas, a need-based scholarship program, and other similar initiatives.

"The U of A played a critical role in shaping the individual I've become, and through this position, I can help the university grow in many ways," Modica said in a university release.

A Smackover native, Modica was a two-time All-SEC player and ranks 12th on Arkansas' all-time scoring list. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2007 and a master's degree in journalism in 2008. During commencement exercises on May 14, Modica received a doctorate in higher education.

Modica’s path from Razorback athlete to academic is detailed further here.