University of Arkansas selects alumna, Oklahoma professor for interim law school dean

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 463

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The University of Arkansas named Katheleen Guzman the interim dean of its law school Friday, following months of controversy over the role.

The university rescinded its offer to Emily Suski to lead the school in January following complaints from key Republicans over her background and legal positions on transgender athletes.

That decision garnered national attention, and sparked a student-led protest and concerns about chilling faculty’s free speech.

UA Provost Indrajeet …

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