College Profile for: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A or just UA, is a public co-educational land-grant university. 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 poultry science), creative writing and business programs. It is also noted for the fact that University of Arkansas engineering students won the 2006 world championship for solar-powered boats. The University of Arkansas strives to be known as a "nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world." The school recently completed its ...
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5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR
72913-3649
479-788-7000 (general)
479-788-7090 (financial aid)
479-788-7400 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.uafortsmith.edu
