University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a member university of IDEA, a consortium of accredited public universities that collaborate to provide online degrees that one single university could not offer alone. Through IDEA, you can select the University of Arkansas as your home university and take online courses from universities across the United States, giving you the flexibility to earn your degree your way, in your time.
Participating Programs
Through IDEA, the University of Arkansas participates in two innovative master's degree programs. The Online Master's Degree in Agricultural Education is designed for those who educate others about agriculture in both formal and informal settings. The Online Gerontology and Aging Studies Master's Degree benefits those who work in aging services. Both degrees provide an opportunity for students to gain perspectives from peers all over the country working in related disciplines.
More about IDEA at University of Arkansas
You can achieve your professional goals by pursuing an online master's degree from the University of Arkansas. Our online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work, and school.
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Traditions at University of Arkansas
Live mascot: Tusk
Costumed mascots:
- Big Red
- Sue E
- Pork Chop
- Boss Hog
- Ribby
The University of Arkansas believes ideas, solutions, and collaborations make communities and economies stronger. They envision a better world and are determined to help build it.
Learn “Calling the Hogs,” claimed to be one of the most recognizable sports chants in all sports, complete with hand motions.
The University of Arkansas boasts one of the most unique traditions found on any campus - the Senior Walk, consisting of more than five miles of sidewalks engraved with the names of more than 175,000 University of Arkansas graduates, dating back to 1876. It's the university's longest tradition, at least in terms of mileage. Senior Walk is concrete proof of the university's commitment to students.
During the early history of the university, male and female students were not allowed to mingle. In those days, students sometimes left love notes tucked into crevices of a limestone rock near Old Main. As time wore on, Spoofer's Stone became a popular site for marriage proposals.
