University of Arkansas Names Interim Law School Dean Following Rescinded Offer Controversy

University of Arkansas names interim law school dean following rescinded offer controversy

The University of Arkansas has named a new interim dean for its School of Law, months after a hiring controversy drew criticism from lawmakers, students and professors.

UA selects interim law school dean, months after political firestorm over withdrawal of job offer to Emily Suski | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The University of Arkansas has selected an interim dean to lead its School of Law, roughly five months after the UA offered the permanent position to a South Carolina law professor, then rescinded the offer amid pressure from Republican state lawmakers.

University of Arkansas announces interim law school dean amid controversy

Five months after Emily Suski was named the next dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law and then subsequently pushed out before she even started for espousing a sympathetic legal opinion on the subject of transgender athletes, the institution has announced her replacement.

University of Arkansas selects alumna, Oklahoma professor for interim law school dean

The University of Arkansas' decision to rescind its offer to the incoming dean of its law school sparked mixed reactions on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)The University of Arkansas named Katheleen Guzman the interim dean of its law school Friday, following months of controversy over the role.  Katheleen Guzman (Courtesy photo) The university rescinded its offer to Emily Suski to lead the school in January followin…

University of Arkansas names interim dean for law school

A former University of Oklahoma law dean will serve a two-year term beginning July 1 as the University of Arkansas searches for a permanent dean.

U of A announces alumna as new Interim School of Law Dean

In January 2026, an offer for the School of Law deanship was extended to another candidate before being rescinded shortly after.