G. C. Hardin Society -
Providing a Way to Leave a Legacy

The G. C. Hardin Society was established in 1992 to honor those who support UA Fort Smith through the creation of an endowment or by naming the university as a beneficiary in their will or other estate plan. The society is named after G. C. Hardin, an attorney and local civic leader, who is credited with the idea that created Fort Smith Junior College in 1928. We gratefully acknowledge the philanthropic commitment of the more than 200 alumni, friends and businesses who are members of the G.C. Hardin Society.

Each year, members of the G.C. Hardin Society are honored by the university at a special dinner where the importance of their contributions is recognized. G. C. Hardin Society member’s endowments and bequests provide generous support for scholarships, faculty, technology, academic programs, community outreach through the cultural arts, and more.

If you’ve ever considered giving to the university and would like more information on creating an endowment or making a bequest through your will, we’ll be happy to assist you. You may contact Linda Myers, our planned giving officer, by email by simply clicking on her name or you may call her at 479-788-7026. She will be happy to provide you with whatever information you would like.

If you are considering a gift to the university through your estate, we invite you to visit our planned giving web site. It is loaded with helpful information. To go there simply click on the Planned Giving menu selection that is located on the left side of this page.