University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas, sometimes known as UArk or UA, is a public research university that is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The university was established in 1871 as a land-grant institution. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is the biggest educational institution in the state of Arkansas and serves as the system's flagship school. Classes were first conducted for the first time on January 22, 1872, and the university's current name wasn't selected until 1899. Arkansas Industrial University was established in 1871 and began operating under that name. It is known for its excellent programmes in the fields of architecture, agriculture (particularly animal science and poultry science), communication disorders, creative writing, history, law (particularly agricultural law), and Middle Eastern studies. Additionally, it is renowned for its business school, of which the supply chain management programme was ranked the best in North America by Gartner in July of 2020. The University of Arkansas rated thirteenth on the list of institutions with the most graduates employed by top Fortune 500 businesses, according to a report that was collected by DegreeChoices and published by Forbes in 2021.
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, the university's main campus has a total area of 512 acres (2.07 km2) and is home to 378 individual buildings. Old Main, which was the institution's first ever built-to-last academic structure, is one of the most well-known examples of the campus's distinctive architectural style. There are more than 200 different academic programmes available. 27,559 students were registered to attend classes for the fall semester of 2019. It is estimated that there are around 19 pupils for every teaching member. The university's expenditures for the fiscal year 2018 totalled 175.5 million dollars, and it is categorised as a "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity" institution.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are the University of Arkansas's athletic teams, and they play in NCAA Division I as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). There are thirteen different sports that the Razorbacks participate in, with eight men's teams and eleven women's teams. Traditions at the university include "Calling the Hogs" during sporting games and "the Senior Walk," which is more than 4 miles (6.4 km) of campus walkway inscribed with the names of all UA graduates since 1871. The institution is noted for its traditions. Another well-known fact about the University of Arkansas is that it is the birthplace of the Chi Omega sorority and that its original chapter was located there.