The University of Arkansas has built tremendous momentum over the past several years, setting records in areas such as enrollment, number of degrees awarded, research expenditures and private support. This momentum continued this fall, as we welcomed the largest incoming freshman class (7,118 students) with the highest average GPA (3.87) in university history.

More importantly, our six-year graduation rate surpassed 73 percent for the first time, and our four-year graduation rate rose above 62 percent, which is another all-time high. Our record enrollment and graduation rates not only impact our progress as an institution, but they also impact our state's economy and workforce.

When more students graduate, we support the growing needs of Arkansas' workforce in vital industries including health care, transportation, manufacturing, K-12 education, architecture and technology. As a top research institution in Arkansas, we also advance innovation and discovery to address the challenges our communities and businesses face.

Additionally, we contribute to our local and state economy through our record growth and attracting record numbers of Arkansas students as well as students from surrounding states. About 75 percent of Arkansas students who........

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