Johanna Baker Wade

Graduating Student Finds Inspiration for Law Career at Bowen

When future lawyer Johanna Baker Wade was an undergraduate student at Henderson State University, she recalls two events that shaped her life. Continue reading “Graduating Student Finds Inspiration for Law Career at Bowen”

Anson Pens Book on Ancient Leader Ptolemy I

A UA Little Rock history professor and expert in the Hellenistic period has published a book on the history of Ptolemy I, a successor of Alexander the Great and pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Continue reading “Anson Pens Book on Ancient Leader Ptolemy I”

Wendell Scales Jr.

UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize

UA Little Rock alumnus Wendell Scales Jr., deputy director of innovation at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, is competing for the biggest award in American education on behalf of his employer that would fund a program designed to expand student mindsets on what it means to have a career in agriculture. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Graduate School will host an event for graduate students and prospective graduate students during the men’s basketball game on Monday, Dec. 12.

UA Little Rock to Host Grad School Night at Dec. 12 Basketball Game

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Graduate School will host an event for graduate students and prospective graduate students during the men’s basketball game on Monday, Dec. 12. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Grad School Night at Dec. 12 Basketball Game”

Christina Jones

UA Little Rock Grad Honored as LULAC Student of the Year

Christine Jones, a graduating student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been honored as the LULAC Student of the Year. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Honored as LULAC Student of the Year”

UA Little Rock student Alyssa Fawbush competes on "Wheel of Fortune."

UA Little Rock Student Wins $4,500 on Wheel of Fortune

A UA Little Rock student won $4,500 after fulfilling her childhood dream of competing on “Wheel of Fortune.” Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Wins $4,500 on Wheel of Fortune”

Carrie Phillips presents at the American Marketing Association.

Chief MarComm Officer Offers Insights on Strategies to Combat Enrollment Cliff

Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is sharing insights into how communications and marketing teams can help colleges mitigate the impending enrollment cliff. Continue reading “Chief MarComm Officer Offers Insights on Strategies to Combat Enrollment Cliff”

First-generation college students and new transfer students participate in a Welcome Week back to school event on campus.

Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students

November is First-Generation College Student Celebration Month. With more than 40 percent of its student population being first-generation students, UA Little Rock is especially committed to providing resources that help this special group of students reach their potential.  Continue reading “Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students”