The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899.
Established: March 27, 1871
Former names: Arkansas Industrial University (1871–1899)
Motto: Veritate duce progredi (Latin)
Motto in English: "To Advance with Truth as our Leader"