FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 29 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

The Sam M. Walton College of Business is announcing two academic leadership appointments that will help guide the college's nationally recognized accounting and finance programs into the coming academic year.

Beginning in mid-July, Cory Cassell will serve as chair of the Department of Accounting. A longtime member of the Walton College faculty, Cassell has built a reputation as a dedicated scholar, educatorand colleague who is deeply committed to the success of the department's students, facultyand staff. He assumes the role with the full support of the college's leadership team.

"Cory is exceptionally well suited to lead the Department of Accoun...