Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private, historically black liberal arts college located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It is the only historically black Baptist school west of the Mississippi River. The main building on its campus, built in 1893, is one of the oldest surviving academic buildings in the state, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Administration
Joseph L. Jones, serves as the 14th president of the college. Jones' first day in office was September 1, 2016.
Athletics
The school's baseball team competes in Region 2 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The school's baseball program plays part of its schedule at Gary Hogan Field in Little Rock. The Buffs Head Baseball Coach is Roger Mallison
Accreditation
Arkansas Baptist College was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1987. In February 2014 the Commission placed the college on notice that it was at risk for being out of compliance with the Commission's criteria for accreditation. In August 2015 the Commission gave the College a Show-Cause order to present a case that its accreditation should not be withdrawn. The order was withdrawn in November 2016.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Arkansas Baptist College include preacher William T. Dixon and athletes Harry Kenyon and Michael Dyer.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Little Rock, Arkansas
References
External links
- www.arkansasbaptist.edu Official web site