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So go ahead. Brag on yourself. You've earned it.
Reeves to Lead University Entrepreneurship Programs
Jan. 1, 2011
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Carol Reeves, associate professor of management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, will join the university office of research and economic development as the associate vice provost for entrepreneurship, effective Jan. 1, 2011.
In her new role, Reeves will promote entrepreneurship and economic development in the region and across the state of Arkansas. She will work with faculty and students in all colleges at the University of Arkansas to encourage the start-up of new companies based on university research. Reeves, who also holds the Cecil and Gwen Cupp Applied Professorship in Entrepreneurship, has worked closely with the University of Arkansas Technology Licensing Office and Technology Development Foundation to develop student-led start-ups, and she will continue to work with these units to support entrepreneurship among faculty and students.
Reeves has built a phenomenal track record of student wins in the Donald W. Reynolds Arkansas Governor’s Cup and national business plan competitions, and has successfully mentored five student-led start-up companies over the last five years. With each new start-up company, the region and state add to the number of 21st century knowledge-based jobs available. She will continue to be active as a Walton College faculty member and student business plan mentor.
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