Christian O’Neal
University of Arkansas at Little Rock officials announced Wednesday they have selected Christian O’Neal as successor for UALR’s retiring vice chancellor for advancement.
O’Neal, most recently the UALR associate vice chancellor for alumni and development, will take the reins of the university’s fundraising, alumni relations and communications outreach efforts on April 1.
He is a 2001 UALR graduate who has worked for the university in various leadership capacities since 2003.
“It’s a privilege to be asked to lead my alma mater’s advancement team,” O’Neal said. “UALR is a great Arkansas institution with a mission as compelling today as it was the first day I stepped on campus as a freshman. I am ready to work every day 24/7 to help UALR reach its full philanthropic potential.”
O’Neal will succeed Bob Denman who plans to retire at the end of March.
“We are fortunate to be able to hire Christian O’Neal as vice chancellor for university advancement to succeed Bob Denman,” UALR Chancellor Joel E. Anderson said. “Under Vice Chancellor Denman’s leadership, our development operations have matured and achieved consistency.”
Since becoming the associate vice chancellor for alumni and development in July 2013, O’Neal raised $1.6 million in contributions and other revenue for the university. During that time, he led signature events, including Taste of Little Rock, which raised more than $300,000 for scholarships. In 2015, the event was the most-attended fundraiser in UALR history, drawing 1,000 guests.
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