Emily Money to Lead Central Arkansas Advancement Office in Little Rock

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Emily Money.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Emily Money has been named the new director of development for the University of Arkansas Central Arkansas Advancement Office in Little Rock and will be charged with increasing the university’s presence in the region.

In her new position, Money will play a major role in raising private gift support for the University of Arkansas in Central Arkansas and will manage the Campaign Arkansas efforts in the area. She will report to Kellie Knight, executive director for university initiatives.

“Emily’s experience with the School of Law and her knowledge of the Central Arkansas area make her an excellent leader for this position,” said Knight. “The Central Arkansas office is a valuable resource to the University of Arkansas campus, as well as to our alumni and friends in the area. I know Emily will do a fantastic job in her new role and will contribute to the growth of this important office.”

Money joined the University of Arkansas in 2008 as a development assistant with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. She began working in development for the School of Law in 2009 and was promoted to associate director of development in 2014.

“We are very proud of the university’s presence in Central Arkansas,” said Sam and Janet Alley of Little Rock. “We have appreciated the increased interaction and opportunities for education and know it will strengthen the relationship between the Fayetteville campus and the Central Arkansas area. It will be a pleasure to work with Emily in her new role, and we look forward to seeing the positive difference we can make together.”

“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve as a resource to all of the U of A’s alumni and friends who live and work in Central Arkansas,” said Money. “I want to meet people and learn more about their passion for the university and spread the word about all of the great things happening with our students, faculty and programs on campus.”

Money holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a minor in marketing from the university, is a Central Arkansas Chapter member of the Arkansas Alumni Association and a Kappa Kappa Gamma Greater Little Rock Alumnae Association member.  

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.