University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas (U of A, UArk, or UA) is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and the largest, best-known university in the state. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, its present name was adopted in 1899 and classes were first held on January 22, 1872. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture (particularly animal science and poultry science), business, communication disorders, creative writing, history, law, and Middle Eastern studies programs.
| Former name | Arkansas Industrial University
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| Motto | Veritate duce progredi (Latin)
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| Motto in English | To Advance with Truth as our Leader
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| Established | 1871
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| Endowment | $1.2 billion (2018)
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| Budget | $866 million (FY 2018)
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| Chancellor | Joseph Steinmetz
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| Provost | Jim Coleman
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| Academic staff | 1,353
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| Administrative staff | 3,150
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| Students | 27,778 (Fall 2018)
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| Undergraduates | 23,386 (Fall 2018)
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| Postgraduates | 4,024 (Fall 2018)
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| Other students | 368 (Fall 2018) (Law)
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| Campus | College Town
412 acres (1.67 km) |
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| Colors | Cardinal, White
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