Dr. Robin Myers is interim president of the Arkansas State University System for a second time.
The ASU System Board of Trustees appointed Myers interim president on Dec. 12, 2025, following the resignation of Dr. Brendan Kelly, who left to become president of his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University.
Myers retired from ASU-Mountain Home after serving 11 years as chancellor and was designated Chancellor Emeritus by the ASU System Board of Trustees on July 18, 2023.
He previously served as interim president of the ASU System in 2024, and since that time has remained engaged with the ASU System as a consultant on the new Career Readiness Education & Skills Training (CREST) Center in Jonesboro, which is a collaboration among A-State, ASU-Newport and Arkansas Northeastern College.
Myers became chancellor of ASU-Mountain Home on July 16, 2012. His innovative leadership provided the impetus for development of many new technical programs on the campus. He also oversaw a rebranding initiative that included a new logo and mascot, the Trailblazer owl, and guided the campus through the pandemic challenges. His commitment to community partnerships led to creation of a disc golf course, a walking and biking trail and a community holiday festival.
The Dr. Robert L. Myers Technical Education Campus on U.S. 62 West in Mountain Home was named in recognition of his contributions to development of the tech center and advancements at ASU-Mountain Home.
Prior to joining ASU-Mountain Home, Myers was president of Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville from 2005-2012.
Education
He graduated from Arkansas State University in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He received his master’s degree in operations management and supervision from the University of Arkansas in 1988, and his Doctor of Philosophy in higher education administration from the University of Memphis in 2000.