University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Bev Lewis

— Arkansas Difference Makers —

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

1. Bev Lewis Marker

Inscription. Bev Lewis was a pioneer for women's athletics throughout her 33 years at the University of Arkansas, 19 of which (1989-2007) she spent as the Director of Women's Athletics. The hallmark of that stint was the continued growth and excellence of the entire women's athletics program. During her tenure, the University of Arkansas moved to increase athletic participation for women with the addition of volleyball, golf, gymnastics, and softball. All four sports developed into nationally competitive programs, earning a selection to NCAA post-season competition by each inaugural recruiting class's senior season.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 36° 4.157′ N, 94° 10.764′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is in University of Arkansas. It can be reached from U.S. 300, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ruth Cohoon (a few steps from this marker); Frank Broyles (a few steps from this marker); Donald W. Reynolds (a few steps from this marker); Jackson T. Stephens (a few steps from this marker); Jon Richardson (a few steps from this marker); The Jim Lindsey - Jim Williams Entry (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Frank Oldham Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Orville Henry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

More about this marker. Bev Lewis' marker is located with the Arkansas Differnce Makers markers at the north entrance of Donald W. Reynolds Stadium.

Regarding Bev Lewis. This marker is one of several markers umbrellaed

First three Arkansas Difference Makers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

2. First three Arkansas Difference Makers

under the "Arkansas Difference Makers," a list of people who made significant contributions to the University of Arkansas sports program.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.