UALR names Christian O’Neal to vice chancellor for advancement post
by January 27, 2016 4:50 pm 170 views
University of Arkansas at Little Rock officials announced that Christian O’Neal has been selected as vice chancellor for advancement.
O’Neal replaces Bob Denman who retires at the end of March. He most recently served as UALR’s associate vice chancellor for alumni and development and will oversee the university’s fundraising, alumni relations and communications outreach efforts on April 1.
O’Neal, a Hot Springs native, is a 2001 UALR graduate who has worked for the university in various leadership capacities since 2003.
“It’s a privilege to be asked to lead my alma mater’s advancement team,” O’Neal said. “UALR is a great Arkansas institution with a mission as compelling today as it was the first day I stepped on campus as a freshman. I am ready to work every day 24/7 to help UALR reach its full philanthropic potential.”
“We are fortunate to be able to hire Christian O’Neal as vice chancellor for university advancement to succeed Bob Denman,” UALR Chancellor Joel E. Anderson said. “Under Vice Chancellor Denman’s leadership, our development operations have matured and achieved consistency.”
In addition to serving as UALR’s associate vice chancellor for alumni and development, O’Neal has held the roles of corporate and foundation relations and executive director of alumni.