University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas, or U of A, is a public institution located in the city of Fayetteville, in the northwest corner of the state. Students at the University of Arkansas can choose from about 200 fields of study, with graduate degrees available in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, the College of Engineering, the School of Law, and other fields. U of A students can get involved on campus through several student organizations and media opportunities, including two radio stations and a student newspaper that¡¦s been around for more than a century. The Office of Student Activities at U of A plans several free events for students, including concerts featuring Grammy winners such as John Mayer, and lectures by prominent figures such as former President George H.W. Bush.