At  the foothills of the scenic Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville,  home of the University   of Arkansas, enjoys a  thriving economy and a vivacious atmosphere. Fayetteville  was named one of "America's  Most Livable Cities" in 2004 and 2005 and was claimed by Money Magazine as one  of the "Best Places to Live in America". Its popularity is  further shown as it was ranked as the nation's #1 in the Best Performing Cities  Report by "Milken Institute" in 2003, and also featured in  "Lifestyle Magazine", "Southern Living" and "The Best  Towns in America" - a where-to-go guide for a better life.
                  
                Fayetteville is  served by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA).  XNA receives  direct flights daily from 16 cities in the US. Check http://www.nwara.com for current information about airlines and cities served. If arriving by air,  look for "SIMC Conference" signs upon arrival at XNA. The University of Arkansas Campus is 23 miles from the  airport, a 35 minute trip by Express Shuttle. Express Shuttle will work with  the University of   Arkansas and provide a  convenient ride for the SIMC-XIV conference.  Rental car services are also  available at the airport. If you plan to rent a car, you can also check fights  to/from Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL). TUL  (http://www.tulsaairports.com/) is about 110 miles away from Fayetteville, and the drive is a little under  2 hours.
                  
                The University of Arkansas, the flagship  University of the State of Arkansas, is a nationally competitive student-centered  research university, serving Arkansas  and the world. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture and  business programs. For more information, please take a slide tour of the  campus.