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UA Names Mark Power Vice Chancellor for Advancement

The University of Arkansas on Tuesday named Mark Power vice chancellor for University Advancement. He has been interim vice chancellor since August, following the resignation of Chris Wyrick. read more >
Education

Mark Power Takes Over for Chris Wyrick as UA Advancement Chief

The University of Arkansas announced Monday that Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor for University Advancement, had stepped down and will be replaced by Mark Power, effective immediately. read more >
“My vision for the organization is still continuing to grow. The foundation began primarily as an annual fund organization. We need to offer our fans and our donors all opportunities that they can help our program stay competitive and among the best in the country.” - Scott Varady, Razorback Foundation
Education / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Razorback Foundation in Hands of Veteran Fan Scott Varady

Scott Varady was happy as a lawyer for the University of Arkansas until a chance conversation with Sean Rochelle got him thinking. read more >
Mike Vayda, the dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, and Marilyn Bogle.
Education

Bentonville Couple Pledges $1M for Bumpers College Endowment

The University of Arkansas said Wednesday that Bob and Marilyn Bogle of Bentonville have pledged $1 million to create an endowed fund in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. read more >
Education / Nonprofits

University of Arkansas Endowment Reaches All-Time High of $920.6M

The University of Arkansas announced its endowment holdings reached a record high of $920.6 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30. It's more then $100 million higher than the previous year's total of $818 million. read more >
Education

University of Arkansas Raises $113.3M, Surpasses Goal

The University of Arkansas eclipsed its fundraising goal, and for the fourth consecutive year, raised more than $100 million dollars in private gifts, in fiscal year 2014. read more >
Education

UA Endowed Scholarship Established for Tribal Students

A professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Arkansas is contributing $25,000 to create an endowed scholarship for tribal students in the memory of his late wife. read more >
Laura Jacobs
Education / Media & Marketing

Laura Jacobs Named University Relations Leader at University of Arkansas

Laura Jacobs, the director of communications at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, is named the new associate vice chancellor of university relations at the University of Arkansas, a position formerly held by John Diamond. read more >
G. David Gearhart
Education / Media & Marketing

The Teflon Administrator (Editorial)

Just what does it take for a high-ranking, high-earning educational administrator to be fired? We’re starting to get the picture. read more >
University of Arkansas vice chancellor Chris Wyrick (left) and former UA spokesman John Diamond.
Education

Update: Termination of UA Spokesman John Diamond Followed Loss of Confidence

John Diamond, whose termination will be final Sept. 22, says his attempts to follow the Freedom of Information Act led to the loss of his job as associate vice chancellor for university relations. read more >
Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor of advancement at the University of Arkansas.
Education

University Of Arkansas Advancement Ends FY13 With Balanced Budget

University of Arkansas officials say the school's Advancement Division ended the 2013 fiscal year with a balanced budget. read more >
Education / Nonprofits

Private Giving To UA Tops $100 Million For 3rd Consecutive Year

Private giving to the University of Arkansas exceeded $100 million for a third consecutive year, the school says. Gifts to the UA in fiscal year 2013 topped $108.4 million, following $108.1 million in 2012 and $121.3 million in 2011. Included in the total are cash gifts, in-kind contributions, planned gifts and new pledges. read more >
Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor of advancement at the University of Arkansas.
Education / Nonprofits

Chris Wyrick Announces Restructuring in Advancement Division

The University of Arkansas Division of University Advancement announces "a significant restructuring." read more >
Chris Wyrick
Education / Investments / Media & Marketing

UA Vice Chancellor Chris Wyrick Has No Reservations About Fundraising

Chris Wyrick spent six months as head of the Razorback Foundation before being picked in April by Chancellor G. David Gearhart to take over as vice chancellor for advancement after the discovery of millions of dollars in overspending by his predecessor, Brad Choate. read more >
Education / Nonprofits

April 1 Start Date Set For New Head of University of Arkansas Advancement

Chris Wyrick will begin serving as vice chancellor for the University of Arkansas division of advancement on April 1. read more >
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Razorback Foundation Names Sean Rochelle Executive Director

The Razorback Foundation didn’t have to go far for its new executive director. Sean Rochelle, who was serving as associate director for the Foundation, has been promoted to the position. read more >