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.