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UA Little Rock to celebrate stories of first-generation students Nov. 8

Disha Patel, an accounting major planning to graduate from UA Little Rock in 2022, knows how hard it is to be a first-generation college student. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to celebrate stories of first-generation students Nov. 8”

Holzer to discuss Arkansas musical legends Florence Price, William Grant Still in Clinton School Speaker Series

Linda Holzer, music professor at UA Little Rock, and Andrew Grams, conductor of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor of the Arkansas Symphony, will discuss the music of a pair of notable Arkansas composers who grew up in Little Rock, Florence Price and William Grant Still. Continue reading “Holzer to discuss Arkansas musical legends Florence Price, William Grant Still in Clinton School Speaker Series”

Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12

The 12 exonerated defendants from the 1919 Elaine Massacre will become a permanent part of the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail on Nov. 5. Markers commemorating each of them will be unveiled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave.  Continue reading “Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12”

UA Little Rock students visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, the largest mosque in Africa. Photo by Larry Rhodes.

UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a community event on Friday, Nov. 8, recounting the adventures of 17 students who competed at the International Model Arab League conference in Morocco in October.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez”

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UA Little Rock Downtown announces fall lecture series

Faculty members at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will present their research on a variety of topics this November at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown announces fall lecture series”

Brad Sims

Sims pop-up art show to feature Arkansas landscape scenes

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee will showcase his love of photographing beautiful landscapes from Arkansas during his pop-up art show that begins Nov. 1. Continue reading “Sims pop-up art show to feature Arkansas landscape scenes”

UA Little Rock freshman Cesar Gonzalez is a LULAC Scholarship recipient.

Freshman music education major earns Richard Family Fund Scholarship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock freshman with dreams of becoming a high school band director was the recipient of this year’s Richard Family Fund Scholarship.  Continue reading “Freshman music education major earns Richard Family Fund Scholarship”

Karl Lenser

METABOLISM BOOSTING: WHAT CAN YOU DO?

So what exactly is metabolism, and why are so many people interested in obtaining a faster one? Your metabolism is an ongoing process that your body undergoes 24/7 throughout your entire lifetime. Simply stated, it’s a group of chemical and physical actions that help your body create and expend energy (calories).  Continue reading “METABOLISM BOOSTING: WHAT CAN YOU DO?”

Dr. Nitin Agarwal

Grant helps fund research to track perpetrators of violent cyber flash mobs

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has received a $150,000 grant to continue his investigation of deviant cyber flash mobs that lead to violent or damaging behavior. Continue reading “Grant helps fund research to track perpetrators of violent cyber flash mobs”

Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director of the Donaghey Scholars Program at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Donaghey Scholars leader selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock program

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee with a love of helping the community has been selected for the 35th class of Leadership Greater Little Rock. Continue reading “Donaghey Scholars leader selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock program”