The Division of Student Affairs is powering the 150 Forward vision — investing in programs that help students do more than succeed. They thrive. From boosting academic performance and well-being to sparking leadership, service and belonging, Student Affairs helps every Razorback aim higher. Recent moves show that commitment in action: expanded mental health support, a top-to- bottom HPER renovation, and new engagement programs that bring the campus together. Each one builds confidence, connection and purpose — preparing students not just for graduation, but for life. As the U of A looks ahead to its next 150 years, Student Affairs is shaping what’s next by putting students first — elevating their voices, their experiences, their potential. Together, we’re creating a community where every Razorback can dream bigger, dig deeper and achieve more than they ever imagined.

*Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

This fall, the University of Arkansas continues to set new records as more and more students choose to become Razorbacks and pursue undergraduate, graduate and law degrees on the Hill. An all-time high 34,000 students now study at the U of A, ready to learn, grow and prepare for success after graduation. Our incoming class of nearly 7,000students includes a record-setting number of Arkansas freshmen, and students from across the region continue to choose the university as their college home.

Our commitment to student success extends far beyond the classroom – from reading support for elementary students to the first day on campus, through graduation, and into the launch of new careers. For our students, this commitment means access to top-notch faculty instruction, academic support, and career and professional guidance designed to help them make the most of every opportunity, including internships, study abroad and post-graduate scholarships. Not only do we want our students to thrive in the classroom, but we also want them to discover what drives them, sharpen their talents, and give back to their communities in new and exciting ways.

*Learn more about the Enrollment Services in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

The Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) continues to help the University of Arkansas reach higher with its 150 Forward strategic plan, driving student success, research excellence and becoming an employer of choice. GSIE recruits and supports high-caliber graduate and international students and ensures they have the academic, financial, social and wellness resources they need to succeed. In turn, our top-notch students drive the university’s research enterprise via impactful research and creative activity that not only makes a difference in Arkansas and beyond but also draw world-class faculty and staff to join them in discovery. The school also facilitates and expands access to global learning experiences for U of A students that are proven to not only enhance their success in college but also help them secure employment after graduation in a competitive and globalized job market. GSIE will continue to advance the goals of 150 Forward through its commitment to fostering academic excellence, supporting students and expanding global learning opportunities.

*Learn more about GSIE in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

The U of A School of Law embodies the best of what public legal education offers today’s students. The school is consistently ranked among the “Best Values in Legal Education” by preLaw magazine, a designation first won in 2011. This year, the publication also named the school a “Moot Court Leader” and a “Top School for Public Service.” The law school welcomed 135 first-year students representing 11 states during orientation. As the fall semester began, 15 members of the nationally recognized law faculty presented to their colleagues over a series of lunchtime colloquia on the work they did on their scholarly projects over the summer. The topics varied widely and included subjects ranging from the prospects for the growth of Arkansas worker cooperatives under current law to legal rhetoric to an empirical analysis of pay disclosure laws. Connect with #UARKLaw on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and through our monthly alumni newsletter.

*Learn more about the School of Law in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

The College of Engineering plays a significant role in the university’s efforts to expand research production. The college’s research excellence spans many areas, but most notably includes strengths in energy, electronics, biomedical and healthcare engineering, materials science and engineering, and transportation and logistics. Over the past year, the college secured over $47 million in research awards. With exceptional faculty and state-of-the-art research centers and labs, the college is positioned to expand its impact and build the premier STEM workforce of the future.

*Learn more about the College of Engineering in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

Online programs support the University of Arkansas’ land-grant mission to expand access to higher education. However, ensuring successful delivery of high-quality online academic programs to Arkansans who can’t come to Fayetteville is only part of what Global Campus excels at. Global Campus is also an integral part of workforce development efforts at the U of A. We embarked on a campus-wide mission to build multiple pathways — including stackable credentials, linking non-credit to credit offerings and creating new university credentials. These pathways help learners get the education they need for success in their careers and lives. Many online students, most of whom are working adults, use employee benefits to continue their college education. Partnerships between public benefits corporations, companies such as Walmart/Sam’s Club and Tyson Foods, and the U of A continue to provide educational opportunities to a new stream of learners.

Learn more about Global Campus in the Winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

In the College of Education and Health Professions, we believe access to quality education and healthcare is the foundation for each person’s success and every community’s well-being. That’s why we diligently prepare our students to excel in their careers in the caring professions, including teaching, nursing, counseling, educational leadership and policy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, public health and exercise science.

The meaningful partnerships and transformative practicum, internship and clinical opportunities we offer our 6,000 students are pivotal to that preparation.

We’re also devoted to advancing innovative solutions in education and health through new research. In the first two years of Dean Kate Mamiseishvili’s WE CARE Strategic Plan, faculty and staff received over $56.5 million in grants, significantly increasing our ability to improve people’s everyday lives in Arkansas and beyond.

*Learn more about the College of Education and Health Professions in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.

The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the heart and soul of the University of Arkansas, delivering the core education for every Razorback on their path to graduation. Home to the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences with three schools, 16 departments, and 37 programs and research centers, Fulbright College is the university’s largest and most diverse academic unit.

As a major step toward the college’s next chapter, Fulbright College recently revitalized its mission statement — a signal of the college’s positive progress in its strategic planning process, that’s focused on growth and innovation and a shared vision for the next decade.

The revised statement is: “The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is a vital public good. We provide a transformational education that prepares all students to lead and thrive in a complex world. Our research, scholarship, and creative expression address society’s great challenges and push the boundaries of human understanding. Fulbright College brings the world to Arkansas and Arkansas to the world.”

The mission emphasizes the value of a Fulbright degree, providing students with the durable skills and intellectual curiosity that lead to success, all with a global lens that returns local impact to Arkansas.

*Learn more about the Fulbright College in the winter 2026 issue of Arkansas magazine.