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University of Arkansas

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NameUniversity of Arkansas
MottoVeritate Duce Progredi (Latin)
Motto in EnglishTo Advance with Truth as our Guide
Established1871
TypePublic, Flagship, Land-grant and Space-grant state university
Endowment$1.06 billion
ChancellorG. David Gearhart
PresidentDonald R. Bobbitt
ProvostSharon Gaber
Vice-ChancellorSharon Gaber (Academic Affairs)
Don Pederson (Finance and Administration)
Brad Choate (University Advancement)
Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of StudentDaniel J. Pugh, Sr.
Staff1058
Students23,153
Under graduates17247
Post graduates3,771
Other students398 (Law School)
CityFayetteville
StateArkansas
CountryUnited States of America
CampusCollege Town
345 acre (1.4 km2)
Former namesArkansas Industrial University
SportsArkansas Razorbacks
ColorsCardinal Red and White
   
Athletic nicknameRazorbacks (sometimes shortened to Hogs)
MascotTusk
AffiliationsSoutheastern Conference
Websitewww.uark.edu

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The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A, UARK, or just UA, is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, its present name was adopted in 1899 and classes were first held in February 1872. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture (particularly animal science and poultry science), creative writing, law school, history, Middle Eastern Studies and business programs.

The University of Arkansas recently completed its "Campaign for the 21st Century," in which the university raised more than $1 billion for the school, used in part to create a new Honors College and significantly increase the university's endowment. Among these gifts were the largest donation given to a business school at the time ($50 million), and the largest gift given to a public university in America ($300 million), both given by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.

Total enrollment for the fall semester of 2010 was 21,406, which represents the first time the University of Arkansas has enrolled more than 20,000 students, and their largest increase in enrollment since 1946. Of the 21,406 students, 3,771 (17.6%) are graduate students and 398 are law school students. 67%, or 13,282, of students were residents of Arkansas, 27%, or 5,389, were out-of-state residents (with Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri representing the largest out-of-state student populations), and 6%, or 1,164, students were from countries other than the United States. The University campus comprises more than 130 buildings on 345 acre (1.4 km2), including The Inn at Carnall Hall, which serves as an on-campus hotel and restaurant facility. Academic programs are in excess of 200. The ratio of students to faculty is 17:1. Tuition did not rise for the 2009 � 10 academic year at the University of Arkansas, thanks in part to a $1 million donation from the Athletics Department. The average tuition nationally rose 6.6%. On April 16, 2010, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees announced system-wide tuition increases of 3% � 6.9% to combat decreases in state funding and increased enrollments. The University of Arkansas flagship campus will experience a 4.8% increase in tuition and fees for the 2010 � 11 academic year.

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(part 3 of 5) The Sprite Stepoff 2010 was held at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta Ga..and it was CRAAAAAZY! These ladies represent the University of Arkansas (Epsilon Chapter)
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The Lady Razorbacks show their school spirit at the Greek Theatre at the University of Arkansas. For more exclusive on the road coverage from the Southeastern Conference, turn to www.goingsouthfootball.com
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University of Arkansas Gymnast Natalie Bohonsky FAILS hard at the 2010 SEC Championships
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Announcing the upcoming release of "Losing our Sons," a documentary film investigation into the first successful homegrown Islamist terrorist attack on American soil. This is the story of a young African-American man from Memphis who converted to radical Islam, went to Yemen for terrorism training, and came back to murder a young Army soldier in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Encore from Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) opening concert on March 17,2011 at Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR. "Arkansas Fight" (UA Razorback Fight Song) For tickets to our upcoming season in the Walton Arts Center, or to donate, please visit: sonamusic.org
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College/school founding
College/school Year founded

Honors College 1954
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences 1905
Fay Jones School of Architecture 1946
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Sam M. Walton College of Business 1926
College of Education & Health Professions
College of Engineering 1913
University of Arkansas Global Campus
University of Arkansas Graduate School
School of Law 1924

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Endowment: $939.8 million * Students: 19,849 * Faculty: 987

Colleges and universities in Arkansas

Public institutionsArkansas State * Arkansas Tech * Henderson State * Southern Arkansas * University of Arkansas, Fayetteville * University of Arkansas at Fort Smith * University of Arkansas at Little Rock * University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences * University of Arkansas at Monticello * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff * University of Central Arkansas
Private institutionsArkansas Baptist * Central Baptist * Crowley's Ridge * Ecclesia * Harding * Hendrix * John Brown * Lyon * Ouachita Baptist * Ozarks * Philander Smith * Shorter * Williams Baptist
Community collegesArkansas Northeastern * ASU Beebe * ASU Mountain Home * ASU Newport * Black River Tech * Cossatot * East Arkansas * Mid-South * National Park * North Arkansas * Northwest Arkansas * Ouachita Tech * Ozarka * Phillips * Pulaski Tech * Rich Mountain * South Arkansas * Southeast Arkansas * Southern Arkansas Tech * UACC Batesville * UACC Hope * UACC Morrilton

Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Eastern DivisionFlorida Gators * Georgia Bulldogs * Kentucky Wildcats * South Carolina Gamecocks * Tennessee Volunteers & Lady Vols * Vanderbilt Commodores
Western DivisionAlabama Crimson Tide * Arkansas Razorbacks & Lady'Backs * Auburn Tigers * LSU Tigers * Mississippi State Bulldogs * Ole Miss Rebels



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