ZHANG NAMED ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMICS IN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., July 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

Wen Zhang, professor of civil engineering, has been named associate dean for academics in the College of Engineering.

Her appointment is effective July 15. Zhang succeeds Kevin Hall, who will move into a new role for the university as director of transformation management, overseeing implementation of priority initiatives for the university's strategic plan, 150 Forward. Hall has served as the associate dean for academics in the College of Engineering since 2021 and has made important contributions, including leading efforts for the college's strategic plan Vision 2035.

"I'm profoundly grateful for Kevin's dedicated service to our college and exc...