Purdue elects Arkansas System president Jay Silveria as 14th president
The gist
Purdue's trustees unanimously elected Jay Silveria, University of Arkansas System president, as its 14th president.
He starts Feb. 1, 2027, leaving Arkansas less than two years into the job.
How it unfolded
- Nov 18, 2024The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees unanimously voted in Silveria as the system's next president, to begin January 15, 2025, contingent on a successful contract negotiation.
- Jan 15, 2025Silveria began his term as president of the University of Arkansas System.
- Sep 2026The UA System Board of Trustees unanimously directed Silveria to review the athletic department's competitiveness, including ways to improve resources for the struggling football program.
Key terms
- trustees
- A governing body that supervises the activities of a business, nonprofit organization, or government agency.
- interim president
- A person temporarily appointed to a senior leadership role for a defined period during transition, crisis, or change.
Source: Wikipedia