Back to Bill Details

HRES 436 IHEH

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas strives to maintain the highest academic standards and ensure that its programs remain current and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas now has more than 100 undergraduate courses of study, 33 masters degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves over 12,300 students, and recognized 1,008 graduates in the spring of 2007;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves students from all 75 counties in Arkansas, more than 35 States, and 55 foreign countries;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has produced many successful alumni, including government officials, business and community leaders, and professional athletes;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has graduated over 52,000 students in its history;

Whereas many buildings at the University of Central Arkansas were constructed during the Great Depression, thus allowing the institution to play a pivotal role during World War II as it served as a temporary military base;

Whereas the first Arkansas educational television station, now the Arkansas Educational Television Network, was established on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in 1966;

Whereas the University of Central Arkansas established one of the first honors colleges in the United States;

Whereas State Senator Otis Wingo sponsored legislation to establish the Arkansas State Normal School, which was signed into law on May 14, 1907;

Whereas the Arkansas State Normal School started as a teacher-training school with 105 students, and the first commencement ceremony recognized 10 graduates in 1909; and

Whereas, in 1975, the Arkansas State Normal School was granted university status and renamed the University of Central Arkansas: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.