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The University of
Arkansas-Monticello was established in 1909 by act of the
General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to serve the
educational needs of Southeast Arkansas. Originally
called the Fourth District Agricultural School, the
University opened its doors September 14, 1910. In
1925, the General Assembly authorized the school's name to
be changed to Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College.
A&M received accreditation as a junior college in 1928 and
as a four-year institution in 1940.
Arkansas A&M became part of the University of Arkansas
system July 1, 1971. The University is governed by the
University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, which also
oversees the operation of institutions in Batesville,
DeQueen, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Helena, Hope, Little
Rock, Morrilton, and Pine Bluff.
On July 1, 2003, UAM expanded its mission to include
vocational and technical education when the UAM College of
Technology-Crossett and the UAM College of
Technology-McGehee became part of UAM to create a
comprehensive system of postsecondary education in Southeast
Arkansas.
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