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Northwest Arkansas Spring Commencement; below: Senior Walk features the names of graduates since 1876. to benefit academic-related programs. “Razorback Athletics is committed to helping students achieve their full potential through intercollegaite athletics, which in turn ensures that the university remains a leader in higher education,” says Jeff Long, vice chancellor and director of athletics. Maintaining Momentum Transformations, like the one taking place at the University of Arkansas, are curious things. Unlike the athletics program, they are not self-sustaining. They require constant attention and nurturing. For all the progress on campus, for all the rising enthusiasm and 94 july 2013 usairwaysmag.com optimism, there is impatience, too. “I’m proud of how far we’ve come,” Gearhart says. “But we’re not there yet.” A new goal burns brightly on the horizon: By 2021, the school intends to be recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 public research universities, with nationally ranked departments and programs throughout the institution. “It’s a big jump to move up,” says Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor for university advancement. “It’s also a moving target. Everyone else around us in the rankings is shooting for the same goal. But when you put yourself in the Top 50, it’s a signal that this is a bigtime institution.” The rankings are based on factors such as federal research grants, endowment size, annual giving, faculty awards, student test scores, and other tangible elements that demonstrate the transformation is ongoing. “Without question, our goals are ambitious. Some may say impossible,” says Gearhart. “But the University of Arkansas did not raise $1 billion during the Campaign for the 21st Century based on a promise of mediocrity.” It’s been 15 years since that campaign was launched and eight years since it was ended. The university is now preparing to launch a new capital campaign. School leaders, including Gearhart and Wyrick, are eager to build on the generous support over the years from the leading corporations in Northwest Arkansas: Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, among others. And whereas the last campaign went a long way toward transforming the physical campus, this new campaign aims to focus on elevating the university’s most crucial assets: its students and faculty. More endowed faculty chairs and professorships. More student scholarships and fellowships. More opportunities to make a difference. “We are a shining light in this state, a major university making great strides,” notes Gearhart. “And with our bold, perhaps even audacious plans, we intend to be even better.” uNIVERSITy OF ARKANSAS Fayetteville, AR 479.575.5555 #yOuofA Arkansas.edu https://twitter.com/search?q=%23YouofA&src=hash http://www.Arkansas.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013

US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2013