Grateful for people of Arkansas who helped make U of A a success | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

In a reflection on his first five years as chancellor of the University of Arkansas, the author credits students, families, faculty, staff, and Arkansans’ long-term support for the university’s momentum. The piece notes that U of A is one of only two land-grant institutions in the state, alongside the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, with a mission dating to 1871. It highlights measurable gains since 2021: enrollment rose by more than 2,300 to a record 17,769 last fall; research spending increased from $164 million to $252 million, a 54% growth rate among the highest in the SEC; and the university reported record economic impact for Arkansas.