Brett Powell

Alumnus, former associate vice chancellor to lead state higher ed

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has appointed a UALR alumnus to be the next director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Continue reading “Alumnus, former associate vice chancellor to lead state higher ed”

Holzer to perform piano recital Feb. 22

Dr. Linda Holzer, professor of music at UALR, will hold​ a piano recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in UALR’s Fine Arts Building. Continue reading “Holzer to perform piano recital Feb. 22”

Teenagers who desegregated Little Rock’s junior high schools to share stories

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Dr. LaVerne Bell-Tolliver and others who desegregated Little Rock’s junior high schools will discuss their experiences for the first time from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. Continue reading “Teenagers who desegregated Little Rock’s junior high schools to share stories”

Gregory Shufeldt

Political science professor’s research attracts national attention

Despite the slower pace of the post-election season, Assistant Professor Greg Shufeldt of the UALR Department of Political Science remains active with major media outlets, including a recent contribution to Op-Talk, a New York Times blog devoted to topical debates and the voices behind them. Continue reading “Political science professor’s research attracts national attention”

black history month events include a film, a keynote speaker, and a comedian

Campus Life presents Black History Month Activities

The UALR Office of Campus Life celebrates Black History Month with a number of free events culminating in a presentation by former child solider, peace advocate, and native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Michel Chikwanine, on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Continue reading “Campus Life presents Black History Month Activities”

Registration open for AAMI Conference, relationships and communication the focus

Dr. James L. Moore III of The Ohio State University will be the featured speaker at the Fifth Annual African American Male Initiative Consortium Conference to be held at UALR Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19 and 20. Continue reading “Registration open for AAMI Conference, relationships and communication the focus”