Miss University of Arkansas was held from 1953 until 1993.  The pageant originated in 1952 from the Queen of Gaebale celebration and was called the “Sweetheart of the University of Arkansas.”  Jackie Stucker, a sophomore from West Helena, was the first Miss University of Arkansas.  She represented her sorority, Delta Delta Delta.

Miss University of Arkansas was always a favorite at parades and at Miss Arkansas.  She would always ride in a red convertible and was as easy to recognize as the beloved Hog.

Over the 40 year span, more than 20 of our winners have brought home awards from Hot Springs and the Miss Arkansas stage!  Five ladies have won the title of Miss Arkansas while wearing the crown of Miss University of Arkansas winners. 

The pageant has been sponsored by many different organizations over the years.  The Associated Student Government at one time ran Miss University of Arkansas in its early years.  Campus Activities, now called Student Involvement and Leadership, at one time ran the pageant.  In the later years Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi had a hand in keeping the pageant alive while working with outside directors. 

In 1993, the pageant’s director moved out of state and the school was left without guidance and support for one of the state’s most prestigious preliminaries. 

After 8 of the top 10 at Miss Arkansas and 8 of 9 preliminary award winners at Miss Arkansas were University of Arkansas students, we felt it was time to try to bring this pageant back!  This year a group of hard working volunteers have done it!  After 13 years of no Miss University of Arkansas, this preliminary promises to be one of the top in the state! 

Congratulations to our winners!!! Queen -Amy Crain - Lambda Chi Alpha 1st Runner Up - Lindsey Lee - Zeta Tau Alpha 2nd Runner Up - Page Daniel - FarmHouse 3rd Runner Up - Megan McClellan - Pi Beta Phi 4th Runner Up - Lauren Rodkin - IFC Semi-Finalists: Kimberly Smith - National Pan-Hellenic Stephanie Robinson - Alpha Phi Alpha Brooke Chaney - Delta Delta Delta Talent - Amy Crain Interview - Lindsey Lee and Lauren Rodkin Swimsuit - Amy Crain, Lindsey Lee, Megan McClellan and Page Daniel Evening Gown - Lindsey Lee Newcommer - Stephanie Robinson Non-Finalist Talent - Hannah Moreland Non-Finalist Interview - Lauren Clark Congeniality - Lauren Clark Community Service -Lauren Rodkin Business Major Award - Lauren Rodkin Communication - Amy Crain Audience Favorite - Melissa Gramlich Spirit of Pageantry - Sara Turner Academic Excellence - Lauren Clark, Amanda Hancock, Hannah Moreland and Brooke Chaney