University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Founded in 1871 as a land-grant college and state university, the University of Arkansas established its campus on a hilltop overlooking the Ozark Mountains. There were few facilities and little money that first academic year, but the eight students and three faculty members who gathered for classes in 1872 showed the same dedication to learning and commitment to excellence that has carried the University of Arkansas into the 21st century.
Over 140 years later, the university's enrollment exceeds 26,000 and its students represent all 50 states and 120 countries. Dr. G. David Gearhart became the fifth Chancellor of the University of Arkansas on July 1, 2008. It is home to over 1,200 faculty, nearly 3,000 staff and continues to expand each year.
For more fun facts and information about the University of Arkansas, be sure to visit their Quick Facts page and of course learn how to have your name added to the Senior Walk - nearly 3 miles of sidewalk with imprinted names of all University of Arkansas graduates.
Over 140 years later, the university's enrollment exceeds 26,000 and its students represent all 50 states and 120 countries. Dr. G. David Gearhart became the fifth Chancellor of the University of Arkansas on July 1, 2008. It is home to over 1,200 faculty, nearly 3,000 staff and continues to expand each year.
For more fun facts and information about the University of Arkansas, be sure to visit their Quick Facts page and of course learn how to have your name added to the Senior Walk - nearly 3 miles of sidewalk with imprinted names of all University of Arkansas graduates.
