Hendrix College
School Notes Overview:
Hendrix College, a private, undergraduate institution of the liberal arts related to the United Methodist Church, offers distinguished academic programs in a residential, coeducational setting. As a collegiate community, Hendrix is dedicated to the cultivation of whole persons through the transmission of knowledge, the refinement of intellect, the development of character, and the encouragement of a concern for worthy values.
School Overview:
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| County | Faulkner County, AR |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,001 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 8 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 5 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 1 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,187 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 885 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 20 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,445 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 24% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,480 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 97% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $8,706 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 76% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,645 |
- In 1876 Central Institute, which was to become Hendrix College was established in Altus, Arkansas, by the Rev. Isham L. Burrow. Burrow was serving as a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (now a part of the United Methodist Church) at the time. Over the past 35 years, Hendrix has engaged in a campus development plan resulting in 15 new academic buildings and residence halls and has instituted programs and activities for faculty development and student intellectual, cultural, spiritual and recreational life.
- Hendrix is located in Conway, Arkansas. The college covers 160 acres, encompassing academic, residential and recreational resources, plus arboretum, nature trail, gazebo, pecan court and pine woods.
- The college offers Bachelor of Arts degree in 29 academic majors and 32 academic minors, including Interdisciplinary Studies for students who want to develop their own major. Master of Arts degree is offered in Accounting.
- The college is accedited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, National Association of Schools of Music, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, American Chemical Society. Profile last updated: 10/06/2008.
In the News:
- HP marks opening of Ark. service center (San Francisco Chronicle)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 07:30:12 pm
Marking the opening Wednesday of its technical service center in Conway, Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd said the facility is part of the company's strategy of raising its U.S. profile. More than 600 workers are already on the job at the new facility, which... Mark Hurd - Hewlett-Packard - United States - Business - Personal computer - HP marks opening of Ark. service center (Seattle Times)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 07:23:47 pm
Marking the opening Wednesday of its technical service center in Conway, Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd said the facility is part of the company's strategy of raising its U.S. profile. - UPDATE: HP Dedicates $28 Million Service Center in Conway (Arkansas Business)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 02:15:10 pm
Hewlett Packard Co. hopes to be able to add jobs to its new $28 million facility in Conway as the technology company grows, CEO Mark Hurd said as HP prepared to dedicate the facility. - Stoby’s preparing for 30th anniversary (The Log Cabin Democrat)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 01:05:33 am
It has almost been 30 years since Stoby’s has opened its doors. Owners David and Patti Stobaugh opened the restaurant at its current location on the corner of Robinson and Donaghey streets in July 1989. - Nick Lasker new associate director of AAA (The Log Cabin Democrat)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 04:59:23 am
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — In a special called meeting, the Arkansas Activities Assocition’s Board of Directors voted to hire Conway native Nick Lasker to replace Kathy Snell Tadlock as an associate director.
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