The devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday, May 20, was especially hard for Leanna Payton, the West Hall Director for Student Housing who attended grad school at OU. Leanna shares her thoughts on the tornado and asks the campus community to help those in need.
UALR graduation is nearly here! The big day, which we hold twice a year, is the culmination of a long journey that for many students began years ago. For Nick Steele, director of Chancellor’s Leadership Corps here at UALR, that journey began in high school in small-town Hardin, Ark. (more…)
With spring classes now over, many are either starting to plan their summer vacation or are already counting down the days until they jet off on an adventure. (more…)
Saying goodbye is never easy. Today, our campus bid farewell to three of its leaders in a touching tribute that combined grace, gratitude, and a touch of humor, courtesy of Chancellor Joel Anderson (who has a promising future as a comedian should he ever want to give up his day job, though we vehemently ask that he doesn’t). (more…)
The only way the Trojans game Wednesday night against the University of Central Arkansas could have been sweeter was if my Dad were still alive to see it with me. (more…)
I’m thankful that college finals are years behind me, but the memories of studying for hours while listening to music are still fresh. Certain bands or songs helped me concentrate on a tough topic, while others gave me motivation to keep going when I was definitely ready to quit. (more…)
Celebrating Earth Day (now in its 43rd year) is as much about education as it is about tree hugging, which makes for a perfect fit at a university. (more…)
They came. They saw. They took photos with stuffed animals. (more…)
Microsoft Student Developer Evangelist Alec Crow is spreading the good word about app development with us. And yes, that’s his real job title! (more…)
Not a week goes by when we don’t hear someone new to UALR remark on just how beautiful our campus is. That is especially true in the spring, when the skies are that crisp cerulean shade and the flora awaken from their winter slumber. (more…)
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