Hope Chancellor Receives Promotion

Chris Thomason, chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, will join the University of Arkansas System administration as vice president for planning and development, effective July 1.

In his new role, Thomason will focus on future system growth and development, leading efforts to integrate services such as systemwide contracting, exploring public-private partnership opportunities, assisting with risk management projects and leading institutional and economic development strategies.

Thomason has served as the southwest Arkansas school’s chancellor since 2008.