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University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
- Established in 1871
- The University of Arkansas campus includes 276 buildings on 357 acres.
- The University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 150 fields of study in agricultural, food and life sciences, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, architecture, and law.
- Old Main, one of the oldest buildings in the state, is widely known as "the symbol of higher education in Arkansas." Old Main houses the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, its honors program, and five academic departments.
- Senior Walk is the University's longest tradition -- not in years, but in miles. Starting with the first class of 1876, every graduate's name is etched into a concrete sidewalk that winds its way around campus for nearly three miles. More than 124,000 graduates are listed on Senior Walk.
A Welcome from Chancellor John A. White
I encourage you to learn more about the University of Arkansas, a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world. With help from our innovative and devoted faculty and bright, hard-working students, the U of A grows in stature and national recognition with each passing year. We build on our successes in pursuit of our five institutional goals:
- Enhancing diversity among our faculty, students, and staff;
- Strengthening academic quality and reputation by enhancing and developing programs of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach;
- Increasing the size and quality of our student body;
- Increasing public financial support, particularly that provided by the state and federal government;
- Increasing private gift support from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and other organizations.
- The University of Arkansas has a proud, 135-year history. And while the University is already well-known for its teaching, research and outreach, the future promises to bring even greater renown to the U of A.
Use this guide to the University of Arkansas to become better acquainted with who we are and where we're headed. On behalf of the University community, I wish you all the best, and invite your support as we create a brighter future for the people we serve.
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