Northwest Arkansas, University of Arkansas Featured in Latest Issue of U.S. Airways Magazine

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new article highlights the “transformation” taking place at the University of Arkansas including both campus enhancements and a growing sense of optimism and possibility among students, faculty and staff as the university continues to make strides toward becoming a Top 50 public research institution. The 11-page feature on the University of Arkansas is included within a 60-page section about Northwest Arkansas in the July issue of U.S. Airways Magazine, the in-flight magazine of U.S. Airways.

The feature about the University of Arkansas details the many positive impacts provided by the $1 billion Campaign for the 21st Century, one of the largest fund-raising efforts by a U.S. public university, while focusing on the university’s future goals.

“We are a shining light in this state, a major university making great strides,” Chancellor G. David Gearhart is quoted at the end of the article. “And with our bold, perhaps even audacious plans, we intend to be even better.”

U.S. Airways Magazine is expected to reach an audience of more than 3 million travelers during the month of July. The magazine also includes features about the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walton Arts Center and recreational amenities across the region.

Contacts

John Diamond, associate vice chancellor
University Relations
479-575-5554, diamond@uark.edu

Mark Rushing, associate vice chancellor
University Relations
479-575-5555, markr@uark.edu

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