Stacy Leeds
UA Names Interim Economic Development Leader
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville appoints David Snow as the interim vice chancellor for economic development. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UA to Mark $1M Donation from American Electric Power Foundation
The American Electric Power Foundation is giving the University of Arkansas $1 million to support electrical engineering outreach, improve undergraduate research opportunities and provide upgrades to student facilities. read more >
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 >
by Marty Cook -
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 >
UA Announces Search Committee For New Law School Dean
The University of Arkansas appoints Todd Shields, dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences, to chair the search committee for the new dean of the UA School of Law. read more >
UA Law School Dean Stacy Leeds on What’s Leading Law Students Into Business & Industy Roles
Stacy Leeds has been dean and professor at the UA School of Law since 2011. read more >
Wal-Mart Legal Department Gives UA Program $50K
The legal department at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville has committed $50,000 per year for the next three years to support the University of Arkansas School of Law’s existing diversity program. read more >
Arkansas Bar Exam Pass Rates Up
The bar exam passage rates increased slightly in Arkansas in 2015, bucking a national trend. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Law Grads Still Finding Tight Market
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law said it is reducing its enrollment for the fall because of the tight job market for new attorneys. read more >
by Mark Friedman -