The society was formed in 2015 by a group of alumni looking to create a formal voice for LGBT alumni within the broader UofA community. It operates under the guidelines of a constitution and bylaws approved by the Arkansas Alumni Association. To support the UofA family, the PRIDE Alumni Society works to:
1. Serve as a network for UofA LGBT students, alumni, staff and allies to connect with each other, engage with the university and support the mission of the Arkansas Alumni Association.
2. Provide professional development, support, mentoring, outreach and community events for alumni to support People Respecting the Individual Differences and Equality (PRIDE) UofA student group and student body at large.
3. Partner with equality groups on campus and across Arkansas to advocate on behalf of past, present and future LGBT students. Celebrate the contributions of LGBT alumni and facilitate inclusive dialogue to strengthen the University of Arkansas.
