University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is the flagship institution of the University of Arkansas System, offering 213 baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs. The U of A boasts one of the most unique features and traditions found on any college or university campus: Senior Walk, three-miles of concrete sidewalks that criss-cross the campus and contain the engraved name of every U of A graduate. More than 140,000 names currently appear, grouped alphabetically by year of graduation. Senior Walk reinforces the university's emphasis on "putting students first," a philosophy captured in its tag line, "the YOU of A." University of Arkansas Vision By 2021, the University of Arkansas will be recognized as one of the nation's top 50 public research universities with nationally ranked departments and programs throughout the institution.