Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc. Information

The Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to connect alumni, friends and students to the University of Arkansas. Our offices are located in the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. 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. Our Mission The Arkansas Alumni Association connects and serves the University of Arkansas Family. Our Vision The Arkansas Alumni Association will be nationally recognized as a model alumni relations program. Our Values The Arkansas Alumni Association values Service Excellence Exceeding the expectations of our many constituents Collaboration Working together, both internally and externally, to achieve the best result Relationships Connecting alumni, students and friends with each other and the University Diversity Recognizing, appreciating and addressing differences in our multicultural constituencies Learning Offering opportunities to support education and gain knowledge outside the classroom Creativity Bringing enthusiasm and innovation to the work we do