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Welcome to the University Advancement website. Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, University Development, Publications and Creative Services, University Communications and University Relations constitute the division of Advancement. The staff is composed of 28 talented individuals who are dedicated to the goal of continuing a legacy of service to our state, region and nation.

As we near our centennial of service to the region, we take pride in these achievements, but recognize it is only the beginning of a foundation of excellence on which to build. 

University Advancement Directory

University Advancement
Cristian Murdock Vice Chancellor for University Advancement  870-680-4204  870-680-4204
Mendy Hendrix Administrative Assistant  870-972-3492  870-972-3492

Office of Development
Christy V. Browning Executive Director  870-972-2656  870-972-2656
Derek Bowman Director of Development, Engineering & Education  870-680-8219  870-680-8219
Christy Brecklein Director of Development, Fine Arts,  Math and Science & Agriculture  870-972-2758  870-972-2758
Lindsay Burnett Director of Development, College of Business  870-972-2986  870-972-2986
Diana Monroe Director of Development Communications  870-972-2219  870-972-2219

Office of Alumni Relations
Beth Smith Executive Director  870-972-2506  870-972-2506
Pat Edwards Director of Alumni Relations  870-972-2438  870-972-2438
Nancy Hendricks Director of Alumni Communications  870-972-2451  870-972-2451
Elaine Poynter Director of Annual Giving  870-972-2718  870-972-2718
Carol Roberts Administrative Assistant  870-972-2739  870-972-2739

Office of Advancement Services
Holly Van Wagener Director  870-972-2658  870-972-2658
Susan Briner Database Manager  870-972-2538  870-972-2538
Peggy Britt Coordinator of Scholarships and Endowments  870-972-2661  870-972-2661
Sandra Elliott Administrative Assistant  870-680-4285  870-680-4285
Christy Harvey Assistant Director, Prospect Management  870-972-2637  870-972-2637

Office of Creative Media
Todd Clark Director  870-972-2947  870-972-2947

Office of Public Relations
Markham Howe Executive Director  870-972-2169  870-972-2169
Gina Bowman Director of Media Relations  870-972-2250  870-972-2250
Sara McNeil Director of University Communications  870-972-3633  870-972-3633

Office of Publications and Creative Services
Ron Looney Executive Director  870-972-3462  870-972-3462
Mark Reeves Director of Publications  870-972-2108  870-972-2108
Michael Johnson Graphic Designer  870-972-2512  870-972-2512
Heath Kelly Graphic Designer  870-972-2136  870-972-2136
Mary Williams Graphic Designer  870-972-2145  870-972-2145
Cheryl Wright Secretary  870-972-3719  870-972-3719

Office of University Events
Jill Bristow Director  870-972-2220  870-972-2220