University of Arkansas

Fayetteville's flagship institution

The University of Arkansas is a public research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, founded in 1871 as the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Often called U of A or shortened to Arkansas in sports contexts: Arkansas plays in the SEC.

The Razorbacks are its athletic teams, and Woo Pig Sooie is the distinctive cheer heard at games.

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