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The University of Arkansas is determined to build a better world by providing transformational opportunities, solving problems through discovery and innovation, and serving the state of Arkansas.

Founded in 1871 as the state’s flagship university, the U of A is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation, with the highest level of research activity, and one of the best environments for developing future leaders.

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The University of Arkansas is determined to build a better world by providing transformational opportunities, solving problems through discovery and innovation, and serving the state of Arkansas.

Founded in 1871 as the state’s flagship university, the U of A is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation, with the highest level of research activity, and one of the best environments for developing future leaders.

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Ashton Laurent's Path to Senior Walk is Music to Our Ears

Senior Ashton Laurent's path to Senior Walk began in elementary school in his hometown of Pine Bluff, when he began playing the violin, then the viola, sparking his passion for sharing music. Now a senior on track to graduate with a bachelor's in music education in May 2026, he is currently interning in the Bentonville School District teaching orchestra and general music. He plans to continue his studies after graduation, and has been acceptedinto the Master of Music in Black Sacred Music program here at the U of A - the only one of its kind in the nation.
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Residence Life - Mar 3

Passion for Helping Others Guides Sidra Siddiqui's Path to Senior Walk

Sidra Siddiqui, a freshman majoring in elementary education from Karachi, Pakistan, originally enrolled in the University of Arkansas's College of Education and Health Professions this past fall. "I've had the best professors, friends and faculty that are willing to support me in every way possible," she says, "by giving me the right resources and being there for me in every way, whether it might be academic or not." Her next step on the way to Senior Walk? She hopes to become a university ambassador of some sort, so she can give back to the campus community.
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Residence Life - Feb 18
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