Horticuture Department has undergone many changes in the past several years. New facilities and faculty offer our students unique learning experiences. Likewise, Northwest Arkansas has undergone amazing changes brought about by the growth of the University of Arkansas and such locally-headquartered corporations as Wal-Mart Corporation, Tyson Foods, Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transportation. Although the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area population is now 400,000, it retains its Ozark charm and natural beauty with hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and many other outdoor activities readily available.
As our motto "Excellence One-on-One" indicates, our goal is to provide students with an outstanding learning experience. Students in our Department choose an individual mentor from our 13 faculty who are specialists in their respective fields. Students have the opportunity to take a wide range of classes, to conduct undergraduate research, to participate in national and international internships, and to become involved in our award-winning Horticulture and Turf Clubs.
We hope that this website is helpful. If you have any questions concerning admissions, degree programs, scholarships, or any other aspect of our program, feel free to contact us.
Dr. David Hensley
Department Head