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University of Arkansas Rescinds Law Dean Offer Days After Announcement

Local reports tie the reversal to political pressure over her amicus brief on transgender-athlete litigation.

Overview

  • The university said it pulled the offer to Emily Suski after feedback from key external stakeholders and will go a different direction in filling the vacancy.
  • Suski had been slated to begin as law dean on July 1 and currently serves as an associate dean at the University of South Carolina’s law school.
  • A university official said the next steps in the search are not determined at this time.
  • State Rep. Nicole Clowney reported that conservative officials opposed Suski over her signature on a court brief and threatened funding cuts, a claim not specified in the university’s statement.
  • Other finalists who visited campus last year included Oren Griffin, Colin Crawford and William Corbett.