See Why the U of A is 'A Great Place to Call Home'
![Nestled in vibrant, growing Northwest Arkansas, the U of A campus is located in the heart of Fayetteville, consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.](https://campusdata.uark.edu/resources/images/articles/2024-01-17_07-06-51-PM_69244.jpg)
Nestled in vibrant, growing Northwest Arkansas, the U of A campus is located in the heart of Fayetteville, consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Experience the vibrance of the Northwest Arkansas region, the breathtaking outdoor amenities, plethora of cultural activities and the U of A campus in the newly released video, “A Great Place to Call Home.”
The video not only showcases the beauty and abundance of opportunities in the region, it also highlights some of the most appealing aspects of living and learning in Fayetteville, like the U of A’s unique campus traditions, the legacy of Senior Walk and the 50-plus national championships secured by the beloved Razorbacks.
Produced by University Relations, the video incorporates original footage, as well as imagery from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Momentary, Fayetteville High School, the Amazeum, Experience Fayetteville, the Walton Arts Center, Walmart AMP, Razorback Athletics and Arkansas State Parks.
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 few 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 and Economic Development News.
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Jennifer Holland, senior director of marketing communications
University Relations
479-575-7346,
jholland@uark.edu
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