UA Little Rock students study on campus. Photo by Ben Krain.

Brown Donation Creates First Chancellor’s Student Excellence Endowment at UA Little Rock

Julie Brown, a longtime supporter of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock from De Queen, has created an endowment that provides Chancellor Christina Drale with the opportunity to support annual priorities that benefit students at the university. Continue reading “Brown Donation Creates First Chancellor’s Student Excellence Endowment at UA Little Rock”

Aaron Shuman, a 2021 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, receives the 2022 Public History Graduate Student of the Year Award from the Arkansas Museums Association.

UA Little Rock Alumnus Named AMA Public History Graduate Student of the Year

Aaron Shuman, a 2021 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been recognized as the 2022 Public History Graduate Student of the Year by the Arkansas Museums Association. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumnus Named AMA Public History Graduate Student of the Year”

UA Little Rock nursing students deliver a baby on the School of Nursing's new Lucina AR Childbirth Simulator. Photo by Ben Krain.

New Birthing Manikin Provides Lifelike Training for UA Little Rock Nursing Students

The addition of a new birthing manikin simulator to UA Little Rock is ensuring that nursing students are getting the hands-on experience they need to care for patients in Arkansas. Continue reading “New Birthing Manikin Provides Lifelike Training for UA Little Rock Nursing Students”

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”

Drew Higginbothom

Drew Higginbothom: Giving Back is the Right Thing to Do

Drew Higginbothom, an insurance agent from Forrest City, Arkansas, has always understood the value of education. Continue reading “Drew Higginbothom: Giving Back is the Right Thing to Do”

Joanne Matson

Matson Donates $25,000 to Create Scholarship for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock

Dr. Joanne Liebman Matson, professor of rhetoric and writing, is celebrating her department’s and her parents’ commitment to education with the creation of an endowed scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Matson Donates $25,000 to Create Scholarship for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock”