UCA Interim President Tom Courtway

By Rep. Robbie Wills

I just spoke with Tom Courtway, who was just named interim president of the University of Central Arkansas. Tom is a friend and mentor of mine and has always been a great supporter. The board of trustees could not have picked a more capable public servant to lead the university through this difficult time of transition. I have complete confidence in Tom Courtway and stand ready to assist him and the trustees in any way I can.

Update from Steve: Here's the governor's statement:

"Lu Hardin has been a hard-working public servant for 25 years, but I agree that his decision to resign is the right one for him and for the University of Central Arkansas. UCA is an exceptional institution, and I’m confident that its leaders will move quickly to refocus their energies on the mission of education. Lu is, and will remain, my good friend, and he and his family are in Ginger's and my thoughts and prayers." -- Governor Mike Beebe