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The University of Arkansas (U of A, UArk, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. [4] It is the flagship [5] campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899.
The university amended its contract with the state in February 2021 to move the Missouri games back to Fayetteville. The Razorbacks will face FCS opponents at War Memorial Stadium in 2021, 2023, and 2024, followed by their first-ever matchup against Arkansas State in 2025.
The History of the University of Arkansas began with its establishment in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 1871 under the Morrill Act, as the Arkansas Industrial College. Over the period of its nearly 140-year history, the school has grown from two small buildings on a hilltop to a university with diverse colleges and prominent graduate programs.
Old Main was constructed between 1873 and 1875 as part of a land grant for the state of Arkansas. [4] At this time it was known as University Hall. [2] It was designed by Chicago architect John Mills Van Osdel, [3] and construction was carried out by William Mayes of the firm of Mayes and Oliver. [5]
At the time, it was known as Arkansas Industrial University, and did not have a separate engineering college. The College of Engineering was established in 1913. In 2006, a solar boat built by University of Arkansas mechanical engineering students and electrical engineering students won the Collegiate World Championships. [2]
Barnhill Arena is a 10,000-seat multipurpose arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, now used primarily for volleyball.The arena opened in 1954 and was home to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks (men's) and Ladybacks (women's) basketball teams before they moved to Bud Walton Arena in 1993.
Southern Arkansas University Tech: Camden: Public Associate's college: 943: 1967 HLC: University of Arkansas: Fayetteville: Public Research university: 30,936: 1871 HLC: University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville: Batesville: Public Associate's college: 1,008: 1991 HLC: University of Arkansas Community College at Hope: Hope: Public ...
The Randal Tyson Track Center is a 5,500-seat indoor track in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Built in 2000, it is home to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks track and field teams. It was also home for one year to the semi-pro Arkansas Stars. The facility is located behind the first base stands of Baum Stadium, home of the Razorback baseball team.