Alfred Williams

Centennial Campaign Co-Chair Alfred Williams Recognized for Impact to Arkansas Insurance Industry

UA Little Rock leader Alfred Williams, who serves as co-chair of the university’s Centennial Campaign, has been recognized for the impact he has made during his career in the Arkansas insurance industry. Continue reading “Centennial Campaign Co-Chair Alfred Williams Recognized for Impact to Arkansas Insurance Industry”

UA Little Rock honored the distinguished individuals who have joined the ranks of the Heritage Society Aug. 17 in the Windgate Center of Art and Design. Pictured, from left to right, are Bryan Day, Dr. Norman L. Hodges, Jr., Chancellor Christina Drale, Dr. Paula Wyatt Morris, Jeanette Hamilton, and Christian O’Neal.

Legacy of Generosity: UA Little Rock Honors New Heritage Society Members

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored the distinguished individuals who have joined the esteemed ranks of the Heritage Society, a group united by their unwavering commitment to shaping the future of education at UA Little Rock.  Continue reading “Legacy of Generosity: UA Little Rock Honors New Heritage Society Members”

UA Little Rock alumnus Keith Harper, left, is shown playing Dez in "Skeleton Crew."

UA Little Rock Alum Produces Upcoming Little Rock Theatre Productions

UA Little Rock alumnus Keith Harper’s career as a producer is picking up steam as he is producing two upcoming productions in Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Produces Upcoming Little Rock Theatre Productions”

Jack Meriwether

Meriwether Scholarship Will Support UA Little Rock MPA Students

A new endowed scholarship has been created to help public administration students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in memory of John (Jack) T. Meriwether, a former Little Rock city manager and higher education advocate for Arkansas. Continue reading “Meriwether Scholarship Will Support UA Little Rock MPA Students”

Photo of Tonya Oaks Smith by Donny Crowe.

UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith

UA Little Rock is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Tonya Oaks Smith, an alumna and former communications employee at the university. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith”

UA Little Rock has rescheduled Taste of Little Rock 2023 for April 25.

New Taste of Little Rock Date Set for April 25

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has set a new date to celebrate Taste of Little Rock on Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m.  Continue reading “New Taste of Little Rock Date Set for April 25”

Carrie and Chris Phillips

Phillips Family Supports UA Little Rock Graduate Students with $25K Gift

After earning graduate degrees while working full time, a Conway couple has made a generous donation to support part-time graduate students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Phillips Family Supports UA Little Rock Graduate Students with $25K Gift”

Wendell Scales Jr.

UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize

UA Little Rock alumnus Wendell Scales Jr., deputy director of innovation at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, is competing for the biggest award in American education on behalf of his employer that would fund a program designed to expand student mindsets on what it means to have a career in agriculture. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize”

The left hand photo shows Betsy Hug Hollingsworth working as a medical technologist at St. Vincent Infirmary, while the right hand photo shows Beth Bevill Hollingsworth in her yearbook photo from Little Rock Junior College.

Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock is starting a new scholarship to help students working to support themselves through college, thanks to the generosity of a family that is committed to supporting education.  Continue reading “Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at UA Little Rock”