MIKE DEAN NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IT FOR RESEARCH INSTITUTES

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

Mike Dean, director of information technology for the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) since 2024, has accepted the role of senior director of information technology for research institutes. Dean's new role within IT Services begins Oct. 1, and he will report to Ian Czarnezki, associate CIO for research infrastructure and technology.

"Mike has been a key technology partner in building I³R from the ground up," Czarnezki said. "He understands the unique needs of research environments, and his experience will be invaluable as we expand technology support across our institutes."

As senior director, Dean will be support...