founded in 1890, henderson state university served as a teachers’ college for more than four decades and continues to be known as a national leader in teacher education. the university is committed to preparing students for employment in high-demand fields in arkansas and our region. we offer comprehensive academic programs in the areas of business, innovation and entrepreneurship; applied professional science and technology; health, education, and social sustainability; and the arts and humanities. the university encourages scholarly and creative activities in a caring, personal atmosphere that reflects the university’s motto for more than a century, “the school with a heart.” henderson state is a proud member of the arkansas state university system.