Christen Alsup will be graduating in Spring 2022 with a degree in elementary education. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Grad Fulfills Dream of Becoming a Teacher

One University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate has fulfilled her dream of completing her college education and her longtime goal of becoming a teacher. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Fulfills Dream of Becoming a Teacher”

Meg Berry and Chris Shuptrine compete in the Boston Marathon.

UA Little Rock Alum Competes in Boston Marathon

For many long-distance runners, competing in the elite Boston Marathon is the stuff of dreams. It was no different for UA Little Rock alum Margaret “Meg” Berry, who ran the Boston Marathon April 18.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Competes in Boston Marathon”

UA Little Rock graduates are honored during a 2021 Spring Hybrid Commencement Ceremony.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Spring Commencement May 14

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its spring 2022 graduates with three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14, at the Jack Stephens Center. More than 1,250 students are eligible to graduate during the spring 2022 semester. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Spring Commencement May 14”

Ben Bailey

Bailey Joins Centennial Campaign Cabinet at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced that Ben Bailey has joined the campaign board as the newest member of the Centennial Campaign Cabinet. Continue reading “Bailey Joins Centennial Campaign Cabinet at UA Little Rock”

Ruby Trotter

UA Little Rock Graduate Follows in Family’s Footsteps 

For Ruby Trotter, graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has become a family tradition. Because she’s a double major in chemistry and Spanish, she will likely walk across the stage twice on May 14 – during the morning ceremony and in the afternoon. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Follows in Family’s Footsteps “

Professor Sonny Rhodes celebrates with students Chloe McGehee and Bryan Hernandez!

UA Little Rock Students Win 11 Awards in Newspaper Competition

Eight student journalists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have won 11 awards in the 93rd annual Arkansas College Media Association (ACMA) conference for their work in The Forum, UA Little Rock’s student newspaper. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Win 11 Awards in Newspaper Competition”

UA Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Amar Kanekar

Kanekar Receives Lifetime Teaching Commitment Award from Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence

Dr. Amar Kanekar, associate professor and graduate coordinator of the Health Education/Health Promotion program, is so dedicated to professional development that UA Little Rock’s Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) has created a new award to recognize his achievements. Continue reading “Kanekar Receives Lifetime Teaching Commitment Award from Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence”