Dr. Katrina Yeaw, assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Libya to be subject of next ‘Evenings with History’ lecture series

Dr. Katrina Yeaw, assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will give the talk, “Beyond Benghazi: A Brief History of Modern Libya,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Historic Arkansas Museum. Continue reading “Libya to be subject of next ‘Evenings with History’ lecture series”

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Bowen law professors to discuss Supreme Court cases to watch

Theresa Beiner, dean of the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, and John DiPippa, dean emeritus, will give an update on the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, Sept. 30. Continue reading “Bowen law professors to discuss Supreme Court cases to watch”

Sign language interpreter Gwenyth Sutphin translates during a freshmen convocation event.

UA Little Rock urged to celebrate international deaf awareness week

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock interpretation instructor is urging the university community to celebrate International Week of the Deaf. Continue reading “UA Little Rock urged to celebrate international deaf awareness week”

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Bowen Law School to hold pre-law events for prospective law students

UA Little Rock students and members of the community who are interested in becoming lawyers can attend two events to get a taste of life at William H. Bowen School of Law on Oct. 1 and Oct. 5-6. Continue reading “Bowen Law School to hold pre-law events for prospective law students”

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Experts recommend 150 minutes of exercise per week to stay fit

The most recent recommendations for physical activity suggest that we should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week to improve our health and reduce the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.

Individuals who are active will also notice that they sleep better, have more energy, and experience fewer illnesses. The good news is that individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels can reap the dozens of benefits from adopting an active lifestyle in addition to a balanced and nutritious diet. Remember that it’s never too late to get moving and improving!  Continue reading “Experts recommend 150 minutes of exercise per week to stay fit”

UA Little Rock English Department sponsors Cornbread Festival storytelling contest

Members of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock community are invited to enter a storytelling contest on the intersection of food, community, and culture in the American South. Continue reading “UA Little Rock English Department sponsors Cornbread Festival storytelling contest”

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Bowen Law School’s annual Altheimer Symposium to focus on school-to-prison pipeline

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will host the 2019 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium, organized by the school’s Law Review, on Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The symposium, organized by the school’s Law Review, will be themed “Blocking the Pathways: Eradicating the School-to-Prison Pipeline.” Continue reading “Bowen Law School’s annual Altheimer Symposium to focus on school-to-prison pipeline”