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Education

Mica Strother Advances at Razorback Foundation (Movers & Shakers)

Mica Strother has been promoted to senior director of development at the Razorback Foundation in Little Rock. read more >
The December 2016 tax law eliminates the deductions for contributions  to university athletic foundations, such as the Razorback Foundation in Fayetteville.
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

Razorback Foundation Braces for Tax ImpactLock Icon

One provision of the tax bill that President Donald Trump signed into law in December eliminates the deductions for contributions to university athletic foundations. read more >
Joseph Steinmetz
Education / Media & Marketing

2 Firms to Help UA in Search for Football Coach, Athletics Director

The University of Arkansas said Tuesday that it will use two firms to help it in its search for a new athletics director and head football coach. read more >
When Jeff Long took over from the legendary Frank Broyles as athletic director at the University of Arkansas in 2008, he was given a chance to completely remake the Razorback program. “It was exciting; it was thrilling; it was hard.”
Education / Tourism

The Influencers: Jeff Long of the University of Arkansas

Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long is a driven man, so it’s a bit of a surprise when his voice catches while talking about how much sports mean to him. read more >
Billye Veteto

Billye Veteto, Razorback Foundation (Nonprofit Organization CFO of the Year Finalist)

Billye Veteto says she likes a job that isn’t routine so she doesn’t get bored. She is in the right spot at the Razorback Foundation 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 >
Matt McCoy
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

UA Names Matt McCoy Associate General Counsel

Matt McCoy, the associate general counsel at the University of Arkansas System, will replace Scott Varady in the general counsel office at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville beginning Jan. 4, 2016. read more >
Billye Veteto

Billye Hawkins Veteto, Razorback Foundation (Nonprofit Organization CFO Finalist)

Billye Veteto, 38, celebrated her fourth anniversary as CFO at the Razorback Foundation in October. Her four-year anniversary with her husband, Jeremy, is in a couple of months. None of this balance was particularly by design. read more >
Scott Varady
Education / Legal / Nonprofits

Scott Varady to Lead Razorback Foundation

Scott Varady, the University of Arkansas' general counsel, has been named executive director and general counsel of the Razorback Foundation. read more >
Norm DeBriyn coached Arkansas to its first appearance in Omaha in 1979 and to within one game that year of the national championship. Until Monday, the Hogs had not started the College World Series 2-0 since 1979.
Education / Nonprofits

Razorback Foundation Names Norm DeBriyn Interim Director

Former Arkansas baseball coach Norm DeBriyn has been named interim director of the Razorback Foundation. read more >
Sean Rochelle
Education / Nonprofits

Sean Rochelle to Leave Executive Director Post at Razorback Foundation

Sean Rochelle is stepping down from his post as executive director of the Razorback Foundation Inc., effective Sept. 1, according to a statement from the foundation on Thursday. read more >
Jerry Jones
Investments / Real Estate

Jerry Jones Buys Land for $7M, Gives Ownership to Razorback Foundation

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bought 254 acres in south Fayetteville for about $7.3 million. Jones purchased the property from Chambers Bank of Danville. 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 >
Baseball/Track Indoor Training Facility. Estimated cost: $7.75 million to $9.6 million.
Construction / Education / Tourism

Pine Bluff’s Torii Hunter Pledges $100,000 To Razorback Baseball Project

Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter, a Pine Bluff native, has pledged $100,000 to help with the construction of an indoor baseball/track practice facility. read more >
Education / Tourism

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 >
File photo of Chris Wyrick, right, in 2010, when he was senior associate athletic director and executive director of RSVP, talking with Megan Lomax, assistant director for RSVP.
Education / Nonprofits

Update: G. David Gearhart Names Chris Wyrick New Vice Chancellor For Advancement at UA

University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart announced Chris Wyrick as the new vice chancellor for advancement during a news conference Wednesday. read more >
Education / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Red Wolves Foundation Of Arkansas State Names Carter Ford Executive Director

Arkansas State University’s athletic department has a new name and new leader for its fundraising arm. Carter Ford has been named executive director of the Red Wolf Foundation. Formerly the organization was named the Red Wolf Club. read more >
Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long said Monday that allowing Razorbacks football Coach John L. Smith to defer portions of his salary was done with the coach's retirement in mind and not as an attempt protect assets from creditors.
Education / Government & Politics

University of Arkansas Extends Jeff Long’s Contract to 2017

The University of Arkansas has extended Athletic Director Jeff Long's contract to June 30, 2017, and increased his base pay to $500,000 per year and given him a $50,000 bonus. read more >