About Us

The Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to connect alumni, friends, and students to the University of Arkansas. Often considered the point-of-contact, the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House is strategically situated on campus across from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Beginning with its founding in 1878, the Association has played a significant role in campus growth, marshalling financial support, establishing scholarships, providing inclusive alumni programs and encompassing students as future alumni. Traditional fixtures such as Homecoming, the UA Foundation, the Annual Fund, the University Ring and privately funded scholarships originated with the Association.

The Association is governed by a 33-member Board of Directors, which sets alumni policies and programming. In addition, the Association reports to, and is a part of, the UA's Division of University Advancement.

In 2003, the Association celebrated 125 years of service to the University and its more than 128,000 graduates. Today, the Association includes more than 27,000 active members.

Value Statement

The Arkansas Alumni Association values

  …our members
  …our University and its unique heritage
  …lifelong connections and relationships

Mission Statement

The Arkansas Alumni Association seeks to foster loyalty and pride, lifelong connections and relationships, commitment and communications to benefit all alumni, future alumni and friends to advance the best interests of our University.

Vision Statement

The Arkansas Alumni Association will be a nationally recognized organization in diversity, leadership, participation, programs and services in support of our University and its alumni, future alumni and friends.