FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

James C. Stevens has been named dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, effective Aug.15.Stevens will succeed Dean Peter MacKeith, who plans to return to the faculty to focus on the school's expanding initiatives in timber and wood design innovation.

"Dr. Stevens is an accomplished architect and has experience as an administrator in higher education," said Provost Indrajeet Chaubey. "I'm thrilled to appoint him as dean, and his expertise in digital fabrication and architectural technology will greatly benefit the Fay Jones School, especially as we continue to build upon the great work that Dean MacKeith has started through the Ant...