The roots of the U of A run deep. From our first graduates in 1871 to this year’s freshmen class, our university’s dedication to Arkansas has never wavered for 150 years.

In the latest Short Takes video, David and Monica Petter of Stuttgart and 1993 graduates of the U of A, show a portion of their soybean field that they have dedicated to honor the U of A’s 150th anniversary by cutting the logo across a 3.5 acre swath of beans. 

The design gives a nod to the U of A’s agricultural roots and fundamental purpose as a land-grant institution and state flagship university – to serve the state of Arkansas.

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David and Monica Petter are both 1993 graduates of the U of A.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top 3% of U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.