Letter from the Chancellor History: The University of Arkansas Black Experience Celebration: The Silas Hunt Legacy Award Event Snapshot: University of Arkansas |
Home: Letter from the Chancellor In these pages, you will find photos from our special night, biographies of the Silas Hunt Legacy Award honorees, and a glimpse into the rich history of the African American community at the University of Arkansas. This history is still being written, and the Silas Hunt Legacy Award Celebration is only the beginning of our ongoing recognition of the significant contributions of the African American community to the University. On February 2, 1948, Silas Hunt was admitted to the School of Law. His strength and conviction inspired generations of remarkable African Americans to accomplish great things, and he forever changed the University of Arkansas for the better. Every one of us who has been touched by the University owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Silas Hunt for starting us down the path to a diverse, welcoming, University of Arkansas. We have made great strides in the past 58 years, but for the University of Arkansas to reach its full potential as a center of learning, teaching, and research, it must more fully welcome and foster diverse cultures, thoughts, and viewpoints. We are absolutely committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students, and we will remain so. We will continue to honor the remarkable legacy of Silas Hunt by doing all we can to make the University of Arkansas a welcoming, inclusive community. I invite you to read on and join us as the University of Arkansas celebrates the diverse viewpoints, thoughts, and – most importantly – people that make us a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world. John A. White
Chancellor |
