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Is Asa Hutchinson interested in becoming the next UA System president? Apparently.

For now, though, the system already has a president.
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Update: UA System's Bobbitt gets contract extension

After a 2-1/2 hour closed session, UA System trustees voted today to extend the contract of President Donald Bobbitt for another two years.
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UA trustees scold board member for 'inaccurate' email about system president

After an almost two-hour executive session, a divided UA System board voted 7-3 to pass a resolution condemning Sheffield Nelson's email last week accusing system president Donald Bobbitt of "subterfuge."

UA System board to discuss trustee's email assailing system president Bobbitt on Monday

The board likely will also discuss President Donald Bobbitt's contract, UA System board chair Morril Harriman said in an email.
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Sheffield Nelson urges UA System board not to renew Bobbitt's contract; Bobbitt responds

Still angry over the University of Phoenix debacle, board Vice Chairman Sheffield Nelson has accused University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt of deceiving the board of trustees and urged fellow trustees to start looking for a new president.

Sheffield Nelson says no to being UA System chairman, cites strained relationship with Bobbitt

In an interview with the Arkansas Times, Nelson cited UA System President Bobbitt's secretive push to seal a deal with the University of Phoenix and last year's chancellor selection process.
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UPDATE: UA System board says no to resolution supporting University of Phoenix purchase

The University of Arkansas System's board of trustees today rejected a resolution supporting President Donald Bobbitt's proposal for a nonprofit affiliate to buy the University of Phoenix, one of the nation's largest nonprofit online colleges.

UA System trustee Kelly Eichler's husband works for Stephens Inc. It stands to make millions from a Phoenix buyout.

University of Arkansas System trustee Kelly Eichler was among the trustees who suggested Wednesday that she supports an affiliate's acquisition of the University of Phoenix, one of the nation's largest for-profit and online colleges.
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UPDATE: UA System to take Phoenix plan to a divided board for a vote Monday

University of Arkansas System board members today welcomed their first public briefing on President Donald Bobbitt's 2-year-old plan for a nonprofit affiliate to buy the for-profit University of Phoenix with both frustration and praise.

University of Arkansas Board unanimously selects Charles Robinson to head UA Fayetteville

Charles Robinson is the new chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. A former provost and the interim chancellor of the university for more than a year following the departure of Joe Steinmetz, Robinson's appointment is historic: He's the first Black leader of the state's flagship campus. 
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What if: Arkansas events precipitated the Trump presidency?

Amusement for a slow news day: A 'What if' scenario on Arknasas politics.

Blue Hog Report: Kemp asked Hinkle for campaign cash

The latest from the Blue Hog Report on Circuit Judge Dan Kemp.
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