Caldwell appointed to University of Arkansas trustees board

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 379

Last Updated: 4 days, 16 hours ago

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Ashley Caldwell to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Monday.

Caldwell is replacing outgoing trustee Kelly Eichler and her term expires in 2036. Caldwell’s husband served as Sanders’ gubernatorial campaign manager and was appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in 2024. Sanders named him senior advisor for her reelection campaign.

A native of Jacksonville, Caldwell graduated from Mount St. Mary’s High School before earning a …

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