The Razorback Hall, now known as Gibson Hall, built in 1973, provided the university with more men’s housing. During the spring of 1943, the Army Specialized Training Corps took over most of the campus dorms including Razorback Hall, to house Army Air Corps trainees. In 1963, it served as an upper-class female students’ dormitory. Razorback Hall was renamed and re-dedicated to James L. Gibson Hall on Sept. 13, 1981, in memory of James Gibson who served as the director of housing from 1966 until he died in 1981. Today, Gibson Hall is still popular among students, accommodating up to 98 women. With its nearly 100 years of history, Gibson Hall still holds true to its traditional values with key pieces from throughout the years.  

Freshman Gianna Spano said she chose Gibson because it is where her friends also go, and it has a great atmosphere. “When I chose to come to Arkansas it was important to me that I got the whole college experience,” Spano said. “I felt that Gibson would be a good part of that.” She also said she would continue to choose Gibson because it is a walk away from any events. “Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been so excited to decorate my dorm room when I went to college,” Spano said. “When my roommate and I started discussing our dorm room plans, it all came together.” She said her roommate and she both love the colors pink and blue. “It might sound silly, but these colors take me back to my younger years,” Spano said. “It reminds me that I don’t have to grow up any time soon.” These two colors are incorporated throughout their room. “We both have similar decorating styles,” Spano said, “but in our room, you can see both of our unique styles which just makes it so much better!”