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Join us in celebrating 100 years of UA Little Rock by exploring the milestones, achievements, and people who helped shape our remarkable journey. Explore the pivotal moments of the 1950s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\n

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Throughout the 1950s, Little Rock Junior College grew its enrollment, expanded its programs, and met the rising demand for higher education. As momentum built, so did the vision for a four-year university. By the end of the decade, LRJC became Little Rock University, marking a new chapter for the institution.

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Granville Davis: President, 1950-1954
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Halloween Carnival Begins \u2013 1950<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Initially held as a benefit for the athletic department, the Halloween Carnival became a popular annual event supported by many social clubs. The Battlecriers sponsored a kissing booth, the Zeta Phis ran a concession stand, the Phi Alpha fraternity ran a poker game, and the Sigma Taus held a dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event continues today as the outdoor Fall-o-Ween, which features treats, games, costume contests, and booths hosted by student organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enrollment Growth \u2013 1951-1952<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As LRJC entered the 1950s, the college expanded rapidly to meet the community\u2019s growing educational needs. In 1951, the college enrolled 457 daytime students and more than 700 students in its night school program, which became a vital resource for military veterans and working professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 1951-52 academic year, total enrollment reached a then-record 1,356 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Businesses Pay Employees’ Tuition \u2013 1951<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under President Davis\u2019s leadership, LRJC focused on maintaining general education courses during the day with more practical courses in the evening classes. Davis believed that emphasizing practical courses \u201cwill be helpful to employers and employees in our business community.\u201d Courses in accounting, commercial law, marketing, salesmanship, air conditioning, shorthand, and typing all reached record enrollments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, several Little Rock businesses began paying the tuition of their employees who enrolled in courses related to their jobs. This strengthened LRJC\u2019s partnership with the community. Today, UA Little Rock\u2019s Corporate Partnerships Program offers educational benefits to employees of over 150 Arkansas organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silver Anniversary Celebration \u2013 1952<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LRJC marked its 25th anniversary with a year-long celebration from May 1952 to May 1953. Festivities included special exhibits of student and faculty artwork, a series of theatrical productions, and colorful brochures mailed to alumni and local high school graduates. The yearlong celebration was an opportunity for the faculty and staff to promote LRJC\u2019s achievements and call attention to the future needs of the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the quarter century since its opening, LRJC saw 2,384 students graduate and an additional 9,667 enrolled. The anniversary allowed the college to build excitement for its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Changes in Athletics \u2013 1955<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The college board voted in December 1955 to discontinue varsity football, despite various efforts to keep the program running. Multiple factors contributed to the decision, including the lack of athletic scholarships, students leaving school to join the armed forces, rising support for the emerging University of Arkansas program, and financial challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LRJC Becomes a Four-Year Institution \u2013 1954-1957<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Interest continued to grow in transforming LRJC into a four-year institution. President Davis met with the sophomore class to discuss the possibility, and the students were enthusiastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1954, members of the Little Rock School Board passed a resolution recommending that the school expand to a four-year senior college; however, the Donaghey Foundation believed this would be too expensive and was not in favor of the idea. The conflicting opinions of the two boards eventually led to President Davis\u2019s resignation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After several appearances in court and a decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court, the Donaghey Foundation and the college board held a joint meeting in May 1955 and appointed Little Rock business leader Gus Ottenheimer to chair a task force. The Ottenheimer Committee unanimously agreed that Little Rock needed a four-year collegiate program and that the community overwhelmingly supported this plan. Their final report recommended expanding LRJC to a four-year institution by 1961 and that the institution should be renamed to \u201cGeorge W. Donaghey College of Little Rock.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two months later, the board elected Dr. Carey V. Stabler as the new LRJC president with an annual salary of $12,000. Stabler quickly worked with faculty on the new school structure, which included four schools and three degrees. On June 1, 1957, the college trustees voted to accept Stabler\u2019s idea to officially name the institution Little Rock University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Class Graduates from LRU \u2013 1959<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Twenty-eight seniors became the first graduates of the new four-year institution in 1959. To distinguish them from the sophomores receiving junior college certificates in blue gowns, the seniors wore black robes with white collars. This ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for LRU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we celebrate our Centennial, each decade\u2019s moments of impact will be published monthly. Follow along as we explore the people, milestones, and moments that shaped UA Little Rock\u2019s first century and continue to inspire its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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of Impact: 1940s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in celebrating 100 years of UA Little Rock by exploring the milestones, achievements, and people who helped shape our remarkable journey. Explore the pivotal moments of the 1940s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"module full-width fixed-width-padding bg-white\" >\n\t<div class=\"fixed-width promo-box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box bg-maroon text-white\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>The Golden Age<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The 1940s at Little Rock Junior College were a time of remarkable growth and transformation. Rising enrollment, alumni and community support, and a permanent campus strengthened the college and its impact. Trojan athletic success helped shape LRJC\u2019s legacy. For many students and faculty, the 1940s came to be regarded as a \u201cgolden age\u201d in the history of LRJC.<br><br><strong>Leadership:\u00a0<\/strong><br>John A. Larson: President, 1930-1949<br>E.Q. Brothers: Dean, 1931-1953\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box-button-container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- end promo box button container -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end content -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end bg -->\n\t<\/div><!-- end container -->\n<\/div> <!-- end section -->\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-civilian-pilot-training-program-begins-1940s\">Civilian Pilot Training Program Begins \u2013 1940s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-pilot-1-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"1940s Civilian Pilot Program\" class=\"wp-image-998\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5538923920089576;width:516px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-pilot-1-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-pilot-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-pilot-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Civilian Pilot Program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the eve of World War II, Little Rock Junior College joined the nation\u2019s effort to prepare a new generation of pilots. The college was among the first Arkansas institutions selected for the Civilian Pilot Training Program, in part because of the aviation facilities at the nearby Adams Field airport, now known as the Clinton National Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the two-year program, students studied civil air regulations, air navigation, meteorology, and practical skills, including cross-country flying. Those who completed the training could earn a private pilot\u2019s certificate. Because of government regulations, women were not allowed in the secondary course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the early 1940s, the program had become an important part of the college\u2019s wartime contribution, helping meet the nation\u2019s growing need for trained pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lrjc-adjusts-courses-to-meet-wartime-needs-1943\">LRJC Adjusts Courses to Meet Wartime Needs \u2013 1943<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-veteran-868x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Veteran\" class=\"wp-image-1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.847658231415206;width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-veteran-868x1024.jpg 868w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-veteran-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-veteran.jpg 1017w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yearbook dedication to student Willis Darnell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1943, Dean Brothers and President Larson recommended shortening the spring term by eliminating final exams in order to allow students to receive the maximum amount of college credit before entering the armed forces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty also voted to grant full credit to every student called into military service. Students and faculty participated in community service projects, such as assisting in charity drives, explaining the importance of rationing, and teaching first aid classes. A War Bond booth on campus, supported partly by the Battlecriers, helped raise more than $14,000 for the war. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-postwar-enrollment-surges-1946\">Postwar Enrollment Surges \u2013 1946<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After World War II, the GI Bill provided education benefits to returning veterans and brought a rush of students to LRJC. Enrollment leaped from 250 to 800 by fall 1946, prompting classes to be held six days a week and increasing the faculty from 22 to 45. The growth also led to the addition of five temporary buildings from Camp Robinson. The surge transformed LRJC and expanded its role in meeting the community\u2019s postwar demand for higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, student veterans actively promoted the concept of expanding the school into a four-year institution. They spoke to civic groups encouraging the community to develop a complete collegiate program. Their efforts helped encourage the momentum that eventually resulted in Little Rock University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1944-battlecriers-1024x517.jpg\" alt=\"1944 Battlecriers\" class=\"wp-image-1001\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9807087223397122;width:684px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1944-battlecriers-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1944-battlecriers-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1944-battlecriers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Battlecriers in 1944<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s--1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"1940 LRJC students \" class=\"wp-image-991\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4927447959585827;object-fit:cover;width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s--1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LRJC Students in 1945<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lrjc-receives-land-donation-for-permanent-campus-1947\">LRJC Receives Land Donation for Permanent Campus \u2013 1947<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-campus-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Campus in 1949\" class=\"wp-image-1079\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5468373123307901;width:411px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-campus-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-campus-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-campus.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The South Building on the new campus in 1949<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1947, Little Rock businessman and civic leader Raymond Rebsamen donated 80 acres along Hayes Street, now University Avenue, to LRJC for a permanent campus. In the fall term, school officials secured four temporary buildings that faced south on 32nd Street. By 1949, the campus had expanded to 12 semi-permanent buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new campus fueled significant increases in enrollment, facilities, and academic programs. Rebsamen\u2019s gift did more than provide a new campus; it gave the college the space and opportunity to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2008, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored Rebsamen\u2019s lasting impact by designating the site the Raymond Rebsamen Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alumni-association-supports-650-000-campaign-1948\">Alumni Association Supports $650,000 Campaign \u2013 1948<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the 1940s, the LRJC Alumni Association became increasingly active in supporting the college. It published a newsletter to keep former students connected, supported memorial funds, and established the Shield of the Trojan award to recognize distinguished alumni at graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With LRJC\u2019s move to Hayes Street, leadership faced the task of raising funds for permanent buildings. The newly created Little Rock Junior College Foundation, chaired by James H. Penick, launched the Permanent Home Campaign to finance the construction of a modern campus. At the time, the campaign was described as the \u201clargest and most successful financial campaign that Little Rock had seen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-john-hestir-joann-doak-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"1949-john-hestir-joann-doak.jp\" class=\"wp-image-1004\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:484px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-john-hestir-joann-doak-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-john-hestir-joann-doak-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1949-john-hestir-joann-doak.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Hestir and Joann Doak in 1949<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1945-phi-theta-kappa-alpha-alpha-chapter-dinner-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"\n1945-phi-theta-kappa-alpha-alpha-chapter-dinner\" class=\"wp-image-1002\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:755px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1945-phi-theta-kappa-alpha-alpha-chapter-dinner-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1945-phi-theta-kappa-alpha-alpha-chapter-dinner-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1945-phi-theta-kappa-alpha-alpha-chapter-dinner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Alpha chapter dinner in 1945<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The community rallied behind the college, raising $650,000 through the efforts of corporations, alumni, and private citizens. The campaign enabled LRJC to build four modern facilities on its new campus in 1949, including two classroom buildings, a library, and a fieldhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign not only provided LRJC with a permanent home but demonstrated the community\u2019s investment in the college\u2019s future. These efforts reflected growing alumni pride and support for LRJC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Football Team\" class=\"wp-image-995\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.526093777235489;width:431px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-football-returns-1947\">Football Returns \u2013 1947<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1947, President John A. Larson and Coach James T. \u201cJimmy\u201d Karam revived football after a decade-long absence. They realized the lack of a team had a negative impact on student morale. Soon after the announcement was made, t-shirts with the Trojan emblem became a top-selling item in the campus bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Trojans quickly became a force, winning the Coffee Bowl in 1947.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trojans-win-junior-rose-bowl-1949\">Trojans Win Junior Rose Bowl \u2013 1949<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1949, the Trojans achieved an historic undefeated season winning ten straight games. The team was invited to play in the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA., the most prestigious postseason junior college game. The Trojans closed out their remarkable run by defeating Santa Ana Junior College, 25-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Coach Karam in front of 50,000 people, the championship win brought widespread attention to LRJC and became a defining moment in Trojan athletics history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Jimmy-Karam-Football-Coach-2-722x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jimmy Karam coach\" class=\"wp-image-1016\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Jimmy-Karam-Football-Coach-2-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Jimmy-Karam-Football-Coach-2-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Jimmy-Karam-Football-Coach-2.jpg 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1-782x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Football schedule \" class=\"wp-image-994\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-football-1.jpg 916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" data-id=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-cheer-1024x876.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC cheerleaders\" class=\"wp-image-993\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-cheer-1024x876.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-cheer-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-cheer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Rose-Bowl-Trophy-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rose Bowl trophy\n\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:514px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Rose-Bowl-Trophy-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Rose-Bowl-Trophy-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Rose-Bowl-Trophy-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Historic-yearbook-athletic-pages-307-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Rose Bowl\" class=\"wp-image-1020\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:514px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Historic-yearbook-athletic-pages-307-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Historic-yearbook-athletic-pages-307-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/Historic-yearbook-athletic-pages-307-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a 2006 ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, surviving members of the 1949 Trojans finally received their Junior Rose Bowl championship rings. For reasons unknown, the players never received them after their victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-construction-begins-on-larson-memorial-library-1949\">Construction Begins on Larson Memorial Library \u2013 1949<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-larson-913x1024.jpg\" alt=\"John Larson\" class=\"wp-image-997\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8916035644061415;width:364px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-larson-913x1024.jpg 913w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-larson-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/08\/1940s-larson.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In November 1949, President Larson passed away just as the new campus neared completion. The trustees of the college immediately voted to name the new library in his honor, and construction began on the John A. Larson Memorial Library to anchor the new campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The innovative design of the library and two classroom buildings later drew national attention, earning LRJC a feature in the February 1952 issue of <em>Progressive Architecture<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moving-forward\">Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate our Centennial, each decade\u2019s moments of impact will be published monthly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow along as we explore the people, milestones, and moments that shaped UA Little Rock\u2019s first century and continue to inspire its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us in celebrating 100 years of UA Little Rock by exploring the milestones, achievements, and people who helped shape our remarkable journey. Explore the pivotal moments of the 1940s. 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Brothers: Dean, 1931-1953<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box-button-container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- end promo box button container -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end content -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end bg -->\n\t<\/div><!-- end container -->\n<\/div> <!-- end section -->\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-inaugural-football-team-1930\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inaugural Football Team – 1930<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more memorable moments of this decade was the creation of the football team. In 1930, Little Rock Junior College fielded its first football team after students pointed out that the college had one of the state\u2019s largest freshman classes but no football program. Coached by chemistry instructor Kenneth Bird and recent college football player Johnny Estrada, the 14-member squad chose the name \u201cTrojans\u201d \u2013 a name that has remained the university\u2019s athletic identity ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1934-LRJC-Football-1024x350.jpg\" alt=\"Members of the 1934 LRJC football team\" class=\"wp-image-957\" style=\"width:1023px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1934-LRJC-Football-1024x350.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1934-LRJC-Football-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1934-LRJC-Football.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of the 1934 Trojans team \u2013 Glover Delaney, Ray Goss, Troy Keith, Sterling Miller, and Peter Ritchie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the inaugural team lost all six games without scoring a point, football continued at the college for four more seasons before the program was discontinued in 1935.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/King_-and-_queen_-students-of-1938-Little-Rock-Junior-College-Robert-Gannaway-and-Amanda-Dunaway-1-e1784750380356-798x1024.jpg\" alt=\""King" and "Queen" of Little Rock Junior College in 1938, students Robert Gannaway and Amanda Dunaway\" class=\"wp-image-940\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7793197278911564;width:288px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/King_-and-_queen_-students-of-1938-Little-Rock-Junior-College-Robert-Gannaway-and-Amanda-Dunaway-1-e1784750380356-798x1024.jpg 798w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/King_-and-_queen_-students-of-1938-Little-Rock-Junior-College-Robert-Gannaway-and-Amanda-Dunaway-1-e1784750380356-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/King_-and-_queen_-students-of-1938-Little-Rock-Junior-College-Robert-Gannaway-and-Amanda-Dunaway-1-e1784750380356-768x985.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/King_-and-_queen_-students-of-1938-Little-Rock-Junior-College-Robert-Gannaway-and-Amanda-Dunaway-1-e1784750380356.jpg 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LRJC’s King and Queen in 1938 \u2013 Amanda Dunaway and Robert Gannaway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-first-homecoming-1931\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Homecoming – 1931<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LRJC held its first homecoming celebration in November 1931, just weeks after the Trojans earned their first gridiron victory with a 13-12 win over El Dorado Junior College. Homecoming featured a special assembly, a parade through downtown Little Rock, a football game, and a dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School traditions continued to grow throughout the decade, including the adoption of the college’s alma mater in 1935. Written by Blanche Markham after winning a campus-wide contest sponsored by <em>The Trojan<\/em>, the song\u2019s lyrics were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hail LRJC, Hail to thy name!<br>We’ll wave thy colors, Long sing thy fame!<br>Maroon and White forever! Loyal we’ll be;<br>Our Alma Mater, LRJC!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-campus-relocation-1931\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Relocation – 1931<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/Little-Rock-Junior-College-campus-at-13th-and-State-Streets.jpg\" alt=\"Little Rock Junior College campus at 13th and State Streets\" class=\"wp-image-944\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5119305856832972;width:546px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/Little-Rock-Junior-College-campus-at-13th-and-State-Streets.jpg 954w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/Little-Rock-Junior-College-campus-at-13th-and-State-Streets-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little Rock Junior College at 13th and State Streets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LRJC made its first campus relocation in 1931, moving from the second floor of Little Rock Senior High School (what is currently known as Central High), to the former Uriah M. Rose Grammar School at 13th and State. The new campus welcomed 425 students and gave the college its own identity, separate from its high school location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the leadership of President John A. Larson, the college invested $10,000 in remodeling and equipment to prepare the campus for its growing student population. The total monthly utility bill was just $50 \u2013 a reminder of a very different era.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n\n<\/br>\n\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1933-Jaycee-Band-1.jpg\" alt=\"LRJC Band\" class=\"wp-image-947\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.203997648442093;width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1933-Jaycee-Band-1.jpg 968w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/1933-Jaycee-Band-1-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LRJC Band in 1933<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-rise-of-greek-life-1932\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rise of Greek Life – 1932<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As enrollment grew at LRJC, so did student life. The first Greek organizations took shape with the founding of the men’s fraternity Phi Alpha Beta. In 1932, the Battlecriers Club, initially created to support Trojan athletics, evolved into the college’s first sorority, Beta Chi. This local sorority formed the foundation for the Arkansas Beta chapter of Pi Beta Phi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta Kappa fraternity was also established this year, which sparked a spirited rivalry with Phi Alpha Beta. The Greek community continued to grow with the founding of the Tri Phi sorority in 1938, creating lasting traditions of Greek life leadership, service, and campus involvement that continue today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-donaghey-week-1932\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donaghey Week – 1932<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new campus tradition took root in 1932 with the celebration of Donaghey Week, an annual event created to honor former Arkansas Gov. George W. Donaghey and his generous endowment to LRJC. Built around the slogan, \u201cHonor to Whom Honor is Due,\u201d the first observance featured a box supper, a series of radio programs, special editions of the campus newspaper, and a luncheon in honor of Gov. and Mrs. Donaghey. Although the week\u2019s activities changed over time, Donaghey Week remained a cherished tradition for nearly three decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-lrjc-receives-carnegie-corporation-grants-1937-and-1938\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LRJC Receives Carnegie Corporation Grants – 1937 and 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/E.-Q.-Brothers-dean-and-acting-President-Little-Rock-Junior-College-705x1024.jpg\" alt=\"E. Q. Brothers, dean and acting President, Little Rock Junior College\" class=\"wp-image-942\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6885040281730909;width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/E.-Q.-Brothers-dean-and-acting-President-Little-Rock-Junior-College-705x1024.jpg 705w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/E.-Q.-Brothers-dean-and-acting-President-Little-Rock-Junior-College-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/07\/E.-Q.-Brothers-dean-and-acting-President-Little-Rock-Junior-College.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">E.Q. Brothers, Dean of LRJC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fall of 1937, LRJC received a $6,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation to upgrade its library collection. The funds enabled the college to buy new books, expanding resources for students and faculty. As one of only 10 institutions chosen in this round of grants, this helped earn the college national recognition. The Carnegie Corporation continued its support the following year, awarding a $1,500 music set that included a phonograph and records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-lrjc-opens-peanut-butter-plant-1938\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LRJC Opens Peanut Butter Plant – 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Great Depression, Little Rock Junior College created a student-run peanut butter plant on 14th Street to help rural students afford college. The operation provided students with paid work and hands-on experience in scientific farming, production, and distribution. The program reflected the college\u2019s commitment to practical education and supporting students during challenging times. The jars carried the slogan, \u201cBuild Arkansas – Use Jaycee Butter.\u201d One year later, the plant relocated to Hot Springs, Arkansas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-moving-forward\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate our Centennial, each decade’s moments of impact will be published monthly. Follow along as we explore the people, milestones, and moments that shaped UA Little Rock’s first century and continue to inspire its future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us in celebrating 100 years of UA Little Rock by exploring the milestones, achievements, and people who helped shape our remarkable journey. Explore the pivotal moments of the 1930s. Inaugural Football Team – 1930 One of the more memorable moments of this decade was the creation of the football team. 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Explore the pivotal moments of the 1920s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"module full-width fixed-width-padding bg-white\" >\n\t<div class=\"fixed-width promo-box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box bg-maroon text-white\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>The Beginning of the People’s College<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The 1920s marked the beginning of what would later become the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Those early years reflected a commitment to expanding educational opportunities in Little Rock. What began as a small junior college with modest resources grew into academic programs and services that would support generations of students.<br><br><strong>Leadership:<\/strong><br>R.C. Hall: President, 1927-1930<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-box-button-container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- end promo box button container -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end content -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- end bg -->\n\t<\/div><!-- end container -->\n<\/div> <!-- end section -->\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-little-rock-junior-college-is-founded-1927\">Little Rock Junior College is Founded – 1927<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1541_large.jpg\" alt=\"John A. Larson - president of Little Rock Junior College from 1929 until his death in 1949\" class=\"wp-image-788\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4230751487751996;width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1541_large.jpg 964w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1541_large-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John A. Larson, the founder of Little Rock Junior College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock begins in 1927 when John A. Larson had a goal to expand access to higher education in Arkansas\u2019 capital city. Larson was the principal of Little Rock Senior High School, what later became Central High School, and he was determined to provide higher education opportunities in Little Rock after the college courses offered through the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville’s extension program were cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite limited funding, Little Rock Junior College opened on the second floor of Little Rock Senior High School. Larson was named LRJC\u2019s first Dean and R.C. Hall, Superintendent of the Little Rock School District, served as the first President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LRJC, affectionately nicknamed “Jaycee,” began with 100 students who paid $5 per semester hour and were taught by one full-time teacher, Lula B. Chase, and part-time teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1542_large-1-710x1024.jpg\" alt=\"This is a portrait of R. C. Hall, the president of the Little Rock School Board and first president of Little Rock Junior College.\" class=\"wp-image-779\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6933959009040094;object-fit:cover;width:180px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1542_large-1-710x1024.jpg 710w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1542_large-1-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1542_large-1.jpg 978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">R.C. Hall, first president of LRJC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-library-opens-1927\">First Library Opens – 1927<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in its earliest days, the college began investing in the resources needed to support its students. In 1927, LRJC established its first library with just over 1,400 books. The collection was initially housed in a repurposed storeroom before expanding into a former classroom. What began as a modest collection quickly became an important part of the college\u2019s academic foundation. As the library expanded, Phyllis Perkins became the institution\u2019s first librarian, helping shape one of LRJC\u2019s earliest academic resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-student-newspaper-debuts-1928\">First Student-Newspaper Debuts – 1928<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1612_large-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"John William Norman, a student at Little Rock Junior College\" class=\"wp-image-789\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6533327174465333;object-fit:cover;width:189px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1612_large-669x1024.jpg 669w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1612_large-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1612_large.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John William Norman, an LRJC student<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student life quickly took shape as an important part of campus life. In 1928, students launched \u201cThe College Chatter,\u201d a newspaper that not only connected the campus community but also helped strengthen it. Proceeds from newspaper sales helped purchase new books for the library, supporting its continued growth. The 2-cent two-column publication eventually grew alongside the institution and community it served, becoming a longstanding voice for students and an enduring aspect of campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lrjc-earns-accreditation-1929\">LRJC Earns Accreditation – 1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In spring 1929, LRJC achieved a milestone of earning full accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools while also celebrating its first graduating class.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1607_large-1-e1781286305790.jpg\" alt=\"First graduating class\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.380772142316427;width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1607_large-1-e1781286305790.jpg 903w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1607_large-1-e1781286305790-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1607_large-1-e1781286305790-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LRJC Graduating Class in 1929<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-class-graduates-1929\">First Class Graduates – 1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LRJC celebrated a pair of early milestones with its first graduating classes in 1928 and 1929. The inaugural class consisted of 12 graduates and commencement was held jointly with Little Rock Senior High School in 1928.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following year, the college graduated the first students who had completed the institution\u2019s full two-year program after enrolling when LRJC opened its doors. Together, these early graduates helped establish a foundation of academic achievement and institutional pride that would support the college\u2019s continued growth in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lrjc-receives-2-million-gift-1929\">LRJC Receives $2 Million Gift – 1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Momentum continued in 1929 when former Arkansas Gov. George W. Donaghey and his wife designated LRJC as the sole beneficiary of a $2 million trust \u2013 the largest gift ever made to an Arkansas educational institution at the time. Donaghey also appointed a board of trustees to administer the endowment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1545_large-818x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Arkansas Governor George W. Donaghey\" class=\"wp-image-783\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7988478156505041;object-fit:cover;width:208px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1545_large-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1545_large-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/centennial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/06\/p15728coll1_1545_large.jpg 967w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gov. George W. Donaghey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donaghey was a strong advocate for education and said, “I was convinced that no greater field for educational development exists anywhere that can be found right here in Little Rock.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gift not only gave LRJC the financial stability it needed, but it also put statewide attention on the College and gave its supporters optimism that the college would endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enrollment-grows-nearly-200-1929\">Enrollment Grows Nearly 200% – 1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donaghey\u2019s transformative gift and LRJC\u2019s accreditation helped propel enrollment. From fall 1928 to fall 1929, enrollment surged from 119 to 347 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lrjc-offers-evening-and-late-afternoon-classes-1929\">LRJC Offers Evening and Late-Afternoon Classes – 1929<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To meet the demand of growing enrollment, LRJC introduced evening and late-afternoon classes for local school teachers seeking advanced credit. The classes soon attracted more than 140 students and demonstrated LRJC\u2019s commitment to serving nontraditional students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the decade, Little Rock Junior College had already begun laying the foundations of a thriving university: academic resources, student engagement, and a growing sense of community. Though still in its infancy, the college was building the groundwork for decades of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moving-forward\">Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate our Centennial, each decade’s moments of impact will be published monthly. Follow along as we explore the people, milestones, and moments that shaped UA Little Rock’s first century and continue to inspire its future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us in celebrating 100 years of UA Little Rock by exploring the milestones, achievements, and people who helped shape our remarkable journey. Explore the pivotal moments of the 1920s. Little Rock Junior College is Founded – 1927 The history of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock begins in 1927 when John A. 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