Memorial Hall (formerly called Futrall Memorial Hall) was originally the Student Union on campus and was named for John C. Futrall. John C. Futrall was a professor of ancient languages (Latin and Greek) from 1894-1913 and the University of...
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...
Gregson Hall opened as a residence hall in 1948 and was named for William S. “Pop” Gregson. Gregson served in multiple capacities at the University from 1919 to 1947, including secretary of the Y.M.C.A., secretary of the Student Employment...
Buchanan Hall opened as a men’s dormitory in 1888 and was torn down in 1937 at which time a new Buchanan Hall was approved to be built. The original dormitory was named for John Lee Buchanan and the current residence Hall Buchanan-Droke was named...
Brough Commons, the main dining hall on campus, was built in 1957 and was named for Charles H. Brough. Brough was a professor of economics and sociology from 1903-1915 and Governor of Arkansas from 1917-1921.
Carnall Hall opened in 1906 as the first women’s dormitory on campus and was named for Ella Harrison Carnall. Carnall was a teacher in the Preparatory Department from 1881-1884 and an associate professor of English and modern languages from...
Waterman Hall was dedicated in 1953 in memory of Julian S. Waterman. Waterman was an economics professor at the University of Arkansas from 1914-1922. He took time off from teaching to work on a law degree. After receiving his law degree from...
Memorial Hall (formerly called Futrall Memorial Hall) was originally the Student Union on campus and was named for John C. Futrall. John C. Futrall was a professor of ancient languages (Latin and Greek) from 1894-1913 and the University of...
Memorial Hall (formerly called Futrall Memorial Hall) was originally the Student Union on campus and was named for John C. Futrall. John C. Futrall was a professor of ancient languages (Latin and Greek) from 1894-1913 and the University of...
David Wiley Mullins graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1931. He returned to Arkansas to serve as President of the University of Arkansas from 1960-1974. Mullins Library was named for him in 1975.
J. Vol Walker graduated in 1878 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). He became a prominent lawyer in Northwest Arkansas. J. Vol Walker Hall, originally J. Vol Walker Memorial Library, was named...
William S. "Pop" Gregson served in multiple capacities at the University from 1919 to 1947, including secretary of the Y.M.C.A., secretary of the Student Employment Services, secretary of the Student Union, Director of Religious Activities, Acting...
Brough Commons, the main dining hall on campus, was built in 1957 and was named for Charles H. Brough. Brough was a professor of economics and sociology from 1903-1915 and Governor of Arkansas from 1917-1921.
George Wesley Droke received degrees in 1880 and 1884 from the University of Arkansas (known at that time as Arkansas Industrial University). He taught in the preparatory department from 1880-1885 and 1887-1891, taught in the Mathematics...
Henry G. Hotz was a professor in the Education Department from 1919-1945. In 1934, he became Dean of the College of Education. He held this position until 1945 when he was awarded professor emeritus status. His wife Stella Palmer Hotz was a home...
Allan S. Humphreys was Dean of Men from 1937-1945, and he was a professor in the Chemistry Department from 1918-1956. Humphreys Hall was named for him.
Ella Harrison Carnall was a teacher in the Preparatory Department from 1881-1884 and an associate professor of English and modern languages from 1891-1894. Carnall Hall, named for Ella Harrison Carnall, opened in 1906 as the first women’s...
Annie D. Futrall was the wife of UA President John C. Futrall. Futrall Hall was opened as a residence hall in September 1962 with construction not yet finished. Futrall Hall was officially dedicated in her honor in March 1963.
Julian S. Waterman was an economics professor at the University of Arkansas from 1914-1922. He took time off from teaching to work on a law degree. After receiving his law degree from the University of Chicago, Waterman established the Law School...
