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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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
by Lee Hogan -
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 >
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 >
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 >
by Gwen Moritz -
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 >
by Chris Bahn -
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 >
by Chris Bahn -
Chris Wyrick Announces Restructuring in Advancement Division
The University of Arkansas Division of University Advancement announces "a significant restructuring." read more >
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 >
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 >
by Chris Bahn -