Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

A Message from the Chancellor
As you move through your graduate career, I invite you to contribute to our vision for the University of
Arkansas as a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world. With
help from innovative and devoted faculty and bright, hard-working students like you, the University of Arkansas
moves closer to realizing this vision with each passing year. Ever-mindful of the vision, we strive to make progress
toward five institutional goals:
• Enhancing diversity among our faculty, students, and staff;
• Strengthening academic quality and reputation by enhancing and developing
programs of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach;
• Increasing the size and quality of our student body;
• Increasing public financial support, particularly that provided by the state
and federal government;
• Increasing private gift support from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations,
and other organizations.
The University of Arkansas is building on a proud, 135-year history, one that has produced more than 125,000
graduates. While the University is gaining renown for its teaching, research and outreach, it may be best known as
the recipient of a historic $300 million gift. Given to the University of Arkansas by the Walton Family Charitable
Support Foundation in 2002, this the largest gift ever to an American public research university resulted in a dramatic
increase in the University’s endowment, including $100 million devoted directly to endowing the UA Graduate
School.
The effects are already in evidence. The Graduate School is attracting talented graduate scholars in record
numbers. This past fall semester, more than 3,400 graduate students enrolled at the University. Many are taking
advantage of the University of Arkansas’ unique research facilities and opportunities to work closely with renowned
UA faculty members. No matter the field of study they pursue, all students are encouraged to strive for the highest
level of achievement.
I invite you to use the UA Graduate School catalog to become better acquainted with who we are and where
we’re going. On behalf of the University community, I wish you all the best, and I encourage you to take advantage
of the lifetime of opportunities waiting for you at the University of Arkansas.
Sincerely,
John A. White
Chancellor
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