FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas’ sesquicentennial celebration will include activities on the Hill and beyond, including virtual celebrations that will connect alumni and friends around the globe.

Social Hogs, the U of A’s social media ambassador program, will be a key part of the celebration. By sharing inspiring posts, info and celebratory messages on social media, everyone can help spread the word of this monumental milestone throughout the year.

The online celebration will kick off in March with a virtual celebration planned for March 27, the official 150th anniversary of the U of A. It was on that day that the state’s first land-grant institution and state’s flagship university was born.

The day will be marked with various online celebrations. Our most engaged ambassadors will receive celebration boxes and have special posts that they can share with their audiences. 

Help us highlight what makes the U of A special – all of the people who have taught, learned, lived and worked here over the years – by joining in the virtual celebration and sharing what the U of A means to you.

You can sign up at uark.socialtoaster.com.

Social Hogs uses the platform Social Toaster to share posts. Once you sign up, you will receive periodic emails with social media posts and pictures that you can share if you chose with just a click. Join the celebration and help us stay connected around the globe as we celebrate in person and virtually over the next 18 months.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among fewer than 3% of colleges and universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.