University of Arkansas Grad Donates $3M to Architecture School

Gift will support an endowed chair at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Greg Roberts, a University of Arkansas graduate and retired principal with architecture firm WHR, has donated $3 million to his alma mater's Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. The gift will be used to establish an endowed chair position at the school.

Why it matters

This substantial donation will help the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design attract and retain top faculty talent, further strengthening the school's reputation and ability to provide a world-class education to its students.

The details

Roberts, who earned his architecture degree from the University of Arkansas in the 1970s, has had a successful career in the field and is now giving back to support his alma mater. The $3 million gift will be used to create an endowed chair position at the Fay Jones School, providing a stable source of funding to recruit and retain leading architecture scholars and educators.

  • Greg Roberts graduated from the University of Arkansas in the 1970s.

The players

Greg Roberts

A University of Arkansas graduate and retired principal with architecture firm WHR who has donated $3 million to establish an endowed chair at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

The architecture school at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, which will receive a $3 million donation to establish an endowed chair position.

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What’s next

The University of Arkansas will work to identify and recruit a distinguished scholar to fill the new endowed chair position at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

The takeaway

This generous donation from a successful alumnus demonstrates the University of Arkansas' ability to cultivate strong relationships with its graduates, who in turn provide vital support to strengthen the institution's academic programs and reputation.