Ann Bain Is the New Provost at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ann Bain was appointed executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of Arkanas at Little Rock. Dr. Bain, who joined the university 32 years ago, most recently served as dean of the College of Education and Health Professions.

“I’m honored to have been selected for this position and look forward to working with our new leader, Chancellor Drale, the leadership teams, our faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Bain. “I recognize that I am accepting this position at a challenging time in the history of this university, but with challenging times comes great opportunity.”

A 1972 graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock, Dr. Bain earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Central Arkansas and began her career in nursing at several hospitals in Little Rock.

Dr. Bain joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1987 as an assistant professor of nursing and received a doctorate in higher education administration from the university in 1998. Dr. Bain served as chair of the department of nursing for 16 years, until she was named interim dean of the College of Sciences in 2013.