New program bridging gap in college costs

What if all that stood between you and your ability to continue a college education from one semester to the next was a few hundred dollars? Continue reading “New program bridging gap in college costs”

Construction management students serve at ‘Build It Lab’

On Saturday, Jan. 24, several UALR students hammered and sawed on a playhouse at the Museum of Discovery, providing a glimpse into the world of construction. Continue reading “Construction management students serve at ‘Build It Lab’”

Award-winning bassist coming to Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall

UALR will present two events featuring five-time Grammy award-winning jazz bassist Victor Wooten in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Continue reading “Award-winning bassist coming to Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall”

Jeff Gaffney

‘Birdaholism’ fact of life for researchers

If there ever developed a 12-step fellowship for poor souls suffering from a condition known as “birdaholism,” UALR Professor Jeffrey S. Gaffney and his wife, Nancy A. Marley, might just make the organization’s perfect co-founders. Continue reading “‘Birdaholism’ fact of life for researchers”

Vice Chancellor Bob Adams to retire

UALR Chancellor Joel E. Anderson announced today the retirement of Bob Adams, vice chancellor for finance and administration. Adams will remain in his position until June 30, 2015. Continue reading “Vice Chancellor Bob Adams to retire”

Scholarship deadlines approaching, first one set for Feb. 2

Know a student who could use a little boost to fund his or her college education?

Several academic scholarships for new or incoming first-time students to UALR are available, but the deadline is fast approaching.

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Gradfest, ‘one-stop shop’ for graduation, scheduled March 11 and 12

GradFest, a “one-stop shop” for all things graduation, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 11 and 12, in the Donaghey Student Center between Health Services and the UALR Bookstore. Continue reading “Gradfest, ‘one-stop shop’ for graduation, scheduled March 11 and 12”

National Science Foundation provides grant for environmental conference

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a $35,773 grant to host a conference on hydraulic fracturing and environmental pollution designed for leaders in academia, industry, and government. Continue reading “National Science Foundation provides grant for environmental conference”

Summer Bridge 2013

Students invited to apply for college readiness academy

Registration is open for the second class of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy, a program aimed at preparing students for success while increasing high school and college graduation rates. Continue reading “Students invited to apply for college readiness academy”