Arkansas Business Features UALR’s Missions
The Nov. 30 edition of Arkansas Business featured a story on UALR’s history and its recent “explosive growth” that explains the unique nature of a metropolitan university.
Arkansas Business writes:
“What began 82 years ago as Little Rock Junior College, tucked away in a few classrooms on the second floor of what is now known as Little Rock Central High School, has developed into a behemoth higher education institution that occupies more than 2.5 million SF under roof on more than 272 acres in central Arkansas.
“And the explosive growth of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is by no means slackening.
“In addition, the school has tackled the revitalization of the area surrounding its campus. UALR’s strategic growth plan will benefit homeowners and potential homebuyers in nearby neighborhoods. Participants in a program fostered by UALR could be eligible for a $20,000 tax credit.
“‘We are of the view that the fate of the city and the fate of the university are intertwined,” said Chancellor Joel Anderson. “And if the city prospers, the university prospers. If the city suffers, the university suffers.'”