J. Vol Walker Hall, which opened in 1935, was originally J. Vol Walker Memorial Library, the main library for campus. The building became home to the Architectural School after the new library was built in 1968. James Volney Walker graduated in...
Leflar Law Center was named for Robert A. Leflar in 1986. Leflar received a B.A. from the University of Arkansas in 1922. In 1927, he became an instructor of law. In 1943, he became the second Dean of the Law School and was Dean during the...
Silas H. Hunt Hall was originally the site of the swimming pool building. The current building was opened in July 1992 as Arkansas Student Hall. On February 6, 1993, the building was named after Silas H. Hunt. Hunt was the first African American...
Jobelle Holcombe was a founder of Chi Omega in 1895 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1898 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). She taught in the preparatory department of the University...
John Barnhill came to Arkansas in 1946 as Director of Athletics and head football coach. In 1949, he stepped down as football coach but remained Athletic Director until his retirement in 1970. Barnhill Arena was named for John Barnhill. Barnhill...
