Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in scenic Northwest Arkansas, the Fayetteville area is a wonderful place to live and study.  Fayetteville is a college town of about 62,000 people with a rich culture and unique charm. Yet, the Northwest Arkansas region it is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, with direct flight access to 15 different cities, a cultural opportunities, and a rapidly expanding business and retail sector.

National Geographic Magazine recently featured the outdoor treasure in our midst -  The Ozark Highlands Trail. Whether hiking or canoeing or just sitting back to enjoy the splendor of the tree-covered mountains, Northwest Arkansas is a beautiful place to be.

Those interested in local food and culture can shop at the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market, eat in one of the many locally owned restaurants, visit the Ozark Natural Food Cooperative, or join the local chapter of the Slow Food Convivium, Ozarks Slow Food.  To experience a trip to the Farmers' Market, listen to this podcast recorded by Andrew Hopper, one of this year's LL.M. Candidates.