University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Provost Indrajeet Chaubey announced the appointment of Katheleen Guzman to serve as Interim Dean, effective July 1st. Guzman will serve a two-year term through June 30, 2028, providing leadership continuity as the university prepares to conduct a national search for a permanent dean. Guzman’s ties to the institution run deep: she is a graduate of the law school, and her father, Ray Guzman, served on its faculty for many years. Fayetteville has had interim leadership since 2022.