Welcome Back Week invites returning and new students back for spring

UALR will hold its Welcome Back Week for all new and returning students enrolled for the spring 2015 semester. Continue reading “Welcome Back Week invites returning and new students back for spring”

Conque named UALR Athletic Director

UALR Chancellor Joel Anderson has named Chasse Conque as the university’s new Director of Athletics. Conque worked for four years in the UALR Department of Athletics as Director of Development before leaving in 2011 for UAMS where he currently serves as senior director of development for the Medical Center. Continue reading “Conque named UALR Athletic Director”

Professor among ‘15 Little Rock artists you should know’

UALR Assistant Professor Nickole Brown of the Department of English was recently featured in an Arkansas Times article titled “15 Little Rock artists you should know.” Continue reading “Professor among ‘15 Little Rock artists you should know’”

From paramedic to pediatric nurse

Nearly five years ago, UALR senior and North Dakota native Joy Johnson set her sights on Little Rock. She had some family and a few friends in the area and was ready for a change. Continue reading “From paramedic to pediatric nurse”

Facilities Management recognizes graduates

The UALR Department of Facilities Management hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 19, and honored employees who are 2014 graduates of the university. Continue reading “Facilities Management recognizes graduates”

AT&T Campus Brand Challenge winners

A team of students from UALR took first place honors following their winning presentation in a branding competition at the AT&T World Headquarters. Continue reading “AT&T Campus Brand Challenge winners”

Doctoral student presents research at Harvard University

A doctoral student in information science at UALR presented research at Harvard University this week that indicates, among other things, privacy policies published by most businesses are not consumer-friendly. Continue reading “Doctoral student presents research at Harvard University”

Super Scholars

SUPER Scholars application period open

The application period for the annual SUPER (Summer Undergraduate Program of Entrepreneurship and Research) Scholars is now open at UALR. Continue reading “SUPER Scholars application period open”

G​rant fund​s ​research into nanomaterials ​effect on​ bioenergy crop yields

​The Arkansas Science and Technology Authority has approved grant funding for a UALR biology professor who says nanomaterials could increase the germination rate and biomass yield of bioenergy crops. Continue reading “G​rant fund​s ​research into nanomaterials ​effect on​ bioenergy crop yields”