An interdisciplinary research team from UA Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International's efforts to end poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. The team includes, from left, Dr. Avinash Thombre, professor of applied communication, Dr. Julien Mirivel, professor of applied communication, , Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Dr. Kirk Leach, assistant professor of public affairs.

UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International’s efforts to end hunger and poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts”

Neff and Terence Lankford

UA Little Rock Employee Holds Summer Arts Camp for 6-12th Grade Students

Neff Lankford, an instructional designer with UA Little Rock’s eLearning office, will host an integrated summer camp for up to 50 students in grades 6-12 this summer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Employee Holds Summer Arts Camp for 6-12th Grade Students”

UA Little Rock will celebrate its inaugural Juneteenth celebration on June 20.

UA Little Rock to Host Inaugural Campus Juneteenth Celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community will come together on Monday, June 20, to mark the university’s first celebration of Juneteenth. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Inaugural Campus Juneteenth Celebration”

Ronak Patel

Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter

Ronak Patel has joined UA Little Rock Public Radio as the new political and governmental affairs reporter for KUAR-FM 89.1, a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. Continue reading “Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter”

A student living in West Hall reacts to a mural painted by art students in the hallway of her dorm. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Unveils New Mural to Inspire Art Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled a beautiful new art mural designed to bring inspiration to the students living in UA Little Rock’s newest living and learning community for art students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Unveils New Mural to Inspire Art Students”

SLUFY camp students write and star in their own play during the Broadway session of the UA Little Rock Summer Laureate University for Youth.

UA Little Rock Hosts 2022 Summer Camps

With the summer fast approaching, families are on the lookout for fun, engaging, and educational summer programming that will keep kids and young adults on their toes. Look no further than the University of Arkansas at Little Rock!  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hosts 2022 Summer Camps”

Liz Noble's "Deluxe Graffiti." Photo courtesy of Historic Arkansas Museum.

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit Exploring Poet William Blake’s Views on Femininity and Masculinity

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an exhibit that explores William Blake’s, the English poet, painter, and printmaker, views on femininity and masculinity. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit Exploring Poet William Blake’s Views on Femininity and Masculinity”