Charles Robinson named interim UA chancellor

FILE — Charles Robinson is shown in this 2016 file photo.FAYETTEVILLE — Charles Robinson, the University of Arkansas’ top academic and student affairs administrator, has been named interim chancellor for the university with a national search to fill the position to begin later this year

University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced Monday that both internal and external candidates will be considered to replace former top campus administrator Joe Steinmetz, who resigned in June.

Robinson steps into the role of interim chancellor on Aug. 16, according to a news release from the university system.

"During a transition period, it is imperative to have a leader in place who has…