LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has selected Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria as the next president of the UA System.
Silveria is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General. He serves as the associate vice president and executive director of Texas A&M University and the Bush School of Government & Public Service in Washington, D.C.
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Silveria received his Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Social Science from Syracuse University.
Silveria is expected to start as president on Jan. 15, 2025, after negotiating an employment agreement, school officials said.
“I believe we’ve found a proven leader who brings unmatched qualities, achievements and experience from his time in the military and in higher education to our System that will help us navigate the myriad of opportunities and issues facing our campuses, divisions and units,” UA Board chair Kelly Eichler said. “The Board is very proud of this selection, and we are looking forward to welcoming General Silveria and his family to Arkansas, and helping him familiarize himself with our unique System and our dedicated students, faculty and staff across the state.”