Hendrix College
Hendrix College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas. Hendrix was established in 1876 as Central Institute in Altus, Arkansas. The founder of Central Institute was the Reverend Isham L. Burrow. In 1881 the name of the school was changed to Central Collegiate Institute. It became an affiliate of the Southern Methodist Church in Arkansas in 1884 and moved to Conway in 1890. Hendrix College is named for Bishop Eugene R. Hendrix.
Academics
Hendrix offers thirty-one undergraduate majors, thirty-three minors, and a master's degree in accounting. The current core curriculum, called the Hendrix Odyssey Program, is founded on experiential learning.
Athletics
Hendrix College is a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
