An alumnus of the U of A, Schmitt served as dean for 14 years, leading the College of Engineering with a vision for becoming a research institution that could serve Arkansas and the nation.
Last month, Robinson was named the first Black chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville after serving in numerous roles at the UA over the past 23 years.
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of the Future Mobility Advisory Council, geared towards attracting businesses and innovators to Arkansas to develop the state into a global giant in next-generation transportation.