Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media is home to 23 professors and instructors, in addition to adjunct instructors who teach some specialty courses. Students are trained in writing news, analyzing media, planning campaigns, producing television programs and basic photojournalism publishing. The school offers special interdisciplinary options, various student media organizations, award-winning faculty and a Center for Ethics in Journalism. The School of Journalism and Strategic Media is an accredited program with more than 700 majors in the following areas: Advertising/Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism and News/Editorial.