by Kori Witt | Apr 10, 2025 | Alumni, Features, In Memoriam
Lewis Epley, Alumnus, Razorback, Philanthropist and Leader, Dies at 88 Lewis E. Epley Jr., alumnus and dedicated supporter of the University of Arkansas for more than 60 years, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was 88 years old. Lewis Epley is remembered for his...
by Mark Camarigg | Apr 9, 2025 | Alumni, Alumni Awards & Achievements, Features, Gifts, Scholarships
Oliver Family Pays It Forward With Scholarship Endowment A $50,000 gift from University of Arkansas alumnus Chris Oliver and his wife, Ginger, has established the Chris and Ginger Oliver Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment. Their contribution will impact...
by Charlie Alison | Apr 4, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Nancy Ellen Talburt Dr. Nancy Ellen Talburt, professor emeritus of English and a former vice provost for academic affairs, passed away March 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Talburt served the University of Arkansas in a wide range of administrative roles,...
by Hope Ballentine | Apr 2, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
Rocio Paez Ritter Named March 2025 Cordes Chair Rocio Paez Ritter, teaching associate professor in sociology and criminology, was named the March 2025 Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Cordes Chair. Ritter has taught approximately 70 classes at the U of...
by Ron Gordon | Mar 31, 2025 | Alumni, Alumni Awards & Achievements, Announcements, Features
Indrajeet Chaubey Named Next U of A Provost Indrajeet Chaubey has been selected as the U of A’s next provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. Chaubey will succeed Terry Martin, who will return to a full-time faculty...
by Trish Starks | Mar 26, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
Remembering David Sloan On March 4, 2025, two days following his 84th birthday, Professor Emeritus David Sloan died peacefully at home. His three children, Jennifer, Heather and Drew; their children; his partner, Merideth Boswell; as well as the present members of the...
