Joseph Steinmetz
Walton Family Gives UA $194.7M to Start Research Institute
The University of Arkansas says it will establish the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research with a $194.7 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation. read more >
Finance Crisis at Arkansas Colleges Hits the Layoff Stage
With Arkansas’ public colleges in historic financial distress, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale prescribed a bitter remedy this month — cuts deep enough to cost tenured professors their jobs — and state education leaders fear other state universities may have to take a dose. read more >
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College Admins See Pay Tilt Up
A majority of Arkansas college administrators saw a bump in their total compensation package between fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2019. But for most of them it wasn’t much. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas’ Task? Working on Good Problems
As the growth spree in northwest Arkansas rolls on, worries like scarce housing and infrastructure arise. read more >
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University of Arkansas Sets ‘Audacious’ Goal for Research & Development
Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville knows the goal that he and the Northwest Arkansas Council have set for the university’s research and development funding will be a tough nut. read more >
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Stacy Leeds Named UA Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
Stacy Leeds, a former dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, has been appointed vice chancellor for economic development. And Chris McCoy has been appointed vice chancellor for finance and administration. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Businesses Focusing on Inclusion
Northwest Arkansas business executives and academic leaders say there is no longer any question that the area’s population is growing more diverse. read more >
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Steinmetz Takes Seat with APLU Board (NWA Education Movers & Shakers)
Joseph E. Steinmetz, chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, has been named to the board of directors of the Association of Public & Land-grant Universities as a member at large. read more >
Windgate Foundation Donates $40M for Art District at UA
The Windgate Charitable Foundation has donated $40 million to the University of Arkansas for the creation of a new Windgate Art & Design District in south Fayetteville. read more >
UA Hires Houston’s Hunter Yurachek as Athletic Director
Arkansas ended its nearly three-week search for an athletic director Monday by naming Houston's Hunter Yurachek as the replacement for Jeff Long. read more >
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Economist: Gains in Key Sectors Means Solid Growth in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas' strong employment doesn't yet pose a threat to its economic growth. That was one of the many positive messages delivered at the seventh annual State of Northwest Arkansas Region Report luncheon. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Pay Escalates for Top College Administrators in Arkansas
Between fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2017, a more typical compensation increase for Arkansas university administrators was between 10 and 20 percent. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Surgeon Mark McCoy Joins Mercy Clinic (NWA Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Mark McCoy has joined Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery in Fort Smith as a cardiovascular surgeon. read more >
UA Chancellor Steinmetz Named Presiding Co-Chair of Northwest Arkansas Council
University of Arkansas Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz is the new presiding co-chair for the nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council. read more >
Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz Outlines 8 UA Priorities
University of Arkansas Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz has eight priorities for the university's future, and the planned $160 million stadium expansion on the Fayetteville campus isn't one of them. 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 >
University of Arkansas Cancels Fayetteville Hotel Plans
A hotel and conference center planned by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is no longer on the to-do list. read more >
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Education
An education resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
UA Names Timothy O’Donnell New Finance Chief
The University of Arkansas has named Timothy J. O'Donnell its new vice chancellor for finance and administration. read more >
Customer Service at the University of Arkansas (Editorial)
This week Arkansas Business introduces readers to Joseph Steinmetz, the new chancellor of the University of Arkansas. He took over just last month, so our reporter only hoped to get an idea of where his head is on some issues that are dogging higher education: mainly costs, costs and costs. read more >