Ruth Whitney: The Whole Picture

From Arkansas public service to national jury consulting and emerging technology, Bowen Law alumna Ruth Whitney ’90 has built a career as wide-ranging as the perspective she brings to every problem. The refrigerator doors never stopped coming. Fresh out of college and saving money for law school, Ruth Whitney ’90 spent the months between her … Ruth Whitney: The Whole Picture

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Cody Hiland Welcomes New Bowen Law Students at Pinning Ceremony

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 20, 2026) — The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law officially welcomed its newest Juris Doctor students during the annual Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony held Wednesday, Aug. 19. Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Cody Hiland, a 1998 Bowen graduate, delivered the keynote address and encouraged students … Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Cody Hiland Welcomes New Bowen Law Students at Pinning Ceremony

A Bowen Graduate’s Mission: Connecting Law, Mental Health and Justice in Arkansas

In Arkansas jails, individuals with severe mental illness can go weeks, sometimes months, without medication, treatment, or meaningful contact. The consequences are quiet and devastating, unfolding out of sight and across systems that were never built to manage them. It is a reality Dr. Rachel Fazio did not anticipate when she began conducting forensic evaluations … A Bowen Graduate’s Mission: Connecting Law, Mental Health and Justice in Arkansas

Bowen Law Welcomes New Students with Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law officially welcomed its newest Juris Doctor students during the annual Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony, held last night in the Friday Courtroom. Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Rhonda K. Wood, a 1999 Bowen graduate, delivered the keynote address. She encouraged the new students to … Bowen Law Welcomes New Students with Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony

Bowen Law to Host 50-Year Anniversary Luncheon During Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will celebrate five decades of legal education and community impact with a 50-Year Anniversary Luncheon on Thursday, June 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at Event Center C in Oaklawn Resort, Hot Springs. The event is part of the Arkansas Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The … Bowen Law to Host 50-Year Anniversary Luncheon During Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting