University of Arkansas

About Me

Intro

When you hear people in Fayetteville refer to "The Hill," they're talking about me. My culture is a bit of a head-scratcher—I'm definitely associated heavily with Greek life, but I've also got a rad hippie vibe going on.

Don't be surprised if you see bumper stickers promoting both Republican candidates and the Grateful Dead on the same car. The frat houses aren't far from the food co-op, and you'll definitely need a pair of Chacos and a hammock to go with your Delta Delta Delta t-shirt.

I'm smack-dab in the middle of the Walmart Empire, and my Sam Walton College of Business is one of the top in the nation. But don't think I don't have an artsy side—my creative writing program is one of the oldest MFA programs in the country, named one of the "Top Five Most Innovative" by The Atlantic Monthly. The chair of my drama department even designs sets on Broadway.

Just because I'm in the middle of the Bible Belt, and I throw epic tailgate parties, doesn't mean I can't get my sophistication on.

Name

Arkansas Razorbacks, commonly known as the Hogs.

Hometown

Fayetteville, Arkansas—also known as Fayettechill and Fayettenam.

Birthdate

1871

Body Type

My 25,000 students make up one-third of the population of Fayetteville, and it's not a stretch to say that one in three people in town will be wearing a red-and-white Razorbacks t-shirt at any given moment.

Current Living Situation

I've been around a while, so I have eighteen dorms of varying ages. Everything from Humphreys Hall, which offers the traditional cinderblock cells (though it did just get air conditioning), to The Maples, which are furnished suites with kitchenettes. There's a lot to choose from, but even so, 73% of my students live off-campus.

Most move out of the dorms after freshman year. There are tons of nearby apartment complexes with super cool names like the Vue, the Domain, and Sterling Frisco. There's also the Duncan Ave Apartments…but they don't sound as fun.

Relationship Status

Any true Razorback knows that "Louisiana State University" is fightin' words. Lately, though, we're focused on our rivalry with the recent Southeastern Conference additions, Mizzou and Texas A&M.

Religion

I'm not officially affiliated with any religion, but this is Arkansas, so my campus organizations include Campus Crusade for Christ, Christ on Campus, and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. But hey, I'm all for a little interfaith action—I also have a Muslim Students Association, Hindu Students Association, and a Hillel Jewish Student Association.

Politics

Again, this is the South, so my student body skews conservative, but I'm definitely the Lefty bastion of Arkansas. If you want to find folks occupying or raising awareness of cannabis legalization, just drop by my campus. You might want to stop by Sidney's Tie-Dye Emporium on College Avenue first.

You should apply to me if...

you want an affordable education (especially in business, engineering, or writing) on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Not to brag, but I am in the Ozark Mountains, and the Christmas lights on the Fayetteville Square (a short walk from campus) pretty much define the word "obsessive."