Kirk publishes book of essays on race and ethnicity in Arkansas

The George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has published his latest book, an edited collection of essays, titled Race and Ethnicity in Arkansas: New Perspectives. Continue reading “Kirk publishes book of essays on race and ethnicity in Arkansas”

Professor receives support for sustainable energy research

The Arkansas Science and Technology Authority is providing more than $46,500 in grant funding to a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor of physics who hopes to improve on a solar cell material as a stable source of sustainable energy. Continue reading “Professor receives support for sustainable energy research”

Student org launches fight song lyric competition

The Student Government Association (SGA) at UALR is hosting a fight song lyric competition through January 2015 to promote camaraderie and school spirit. Continue reading “Student org launches fight song lyric competition”

Holiday sale to offer one-of-a-kind art pieces, Dec. 16

UALRHolidaySaleThe UALR Department of Art will present a Holiday Sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the Applied Design facility, located in Suite 300 of University Plaza.

For those seeking one-of-a-kind art and handmade objects made by students, alumni and faculty, the sale offers a great way to pick up truly unique gifts for the holiday season.

The sale will offer pieces in the following mediums: ceramics, wood, jewelry, paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures, and fiber.


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Wade-Carter named new police chief

Regina Wade-Carter was appointed Director of Public Safety and UALR Chief of Police, effective Dec. 1. Continue reading “Wade-Carter named new police chief”

Trojan basketball tickets make great gifts

’Tis the season of giving. The UALR Department of Athletics has the perfect suggestion for the Trojan fan in your family. Continue reading “Trojan basketball tickets make great gifts”

Foundation donation supports mental health, suicide prevention

The Heartland Foundation has provided a $1,000 check to support UALR’s Suicide Prevention and Campus Mental Health Foundation. Continue reading “Foundation donation supports mental health, suicide prevention”

Student captures by-gone era with images

More than a century ago, long before social media provided a way to quickly post and comment on fresh photos, there were stereographs — documentary-like images that created the illusion of depth and amazed millions in the process. Continue reading “Student captures by-gone era with images”

Biris among state’s first research fellows

Dr. Alexandru S. Biris, director and chief scientist of the UALR Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (CINS), is among the inaugural class of Arkansas research fellows named by the Arkansas Research Alliance. Continue reading “Biris among state’s first research fellows”

State transportation department funds UALR professors’ research

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department is funding the research of two UALR professors to determine which ground-penetrating radar (GPR) configuration will prove most efficient for state highway maintenance and management. Continue reading “State transportation department funds UALR professors’ research”