Finalists for Staff Achievement Awards announced The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate has announced the finalists for the 2018 Staff Achievement Awards. A $1,000 cash award is given to the top employee in each of three categories: Ben Fry Service to UA Little Rock, community service, and personal growth. The winners will be announced at the Staff Awards Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, in the Engineering and Information Technology Building Auditorium. “The staff members are a vital part of the success of UA Little Rock,” said Staff Senate President Richard Harper. “The Staff Achievement Award winners underscore UA Little Rock’s commitment to serving the university and community through hard work. Our staff’s dedication to these principles continues to amaze me.” The winners of the Staff Senate Scholarship and Jerry Crittenden Employee Book Scholarship will also be announced. Staff members who are celebrating work anniversaries, have graduated in the past year, and retiring will also be recognized. Members of the university and community are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony and reception to celebrate the achievements of UA Little Rock staff members and to wear UA Little Rock colors and apparel to show school spirit. For more information, contact Angie Faller at 501-907-9320 or amfaller@ualr.edu. The finalists include: Ben fry Service to UA Little Rock • Tom Coffin, senior visualization and operations manager, Emerging Analytics Center • Terry Harrison, higher education program coordinator, William H. Bowen School of Law • William Wagner, operations manager, KLRE/KUAR Community Service • Tiffani McAdoo, grant implementation specialist, School of Social Work/MidSOUTH • Melody Muldrow, research associate, Graduate Institute of Technology • Virginia Oswalt, administrative specialist, Department of Earth Sciences Personal Growth • Erin Fehr, archivist, Sequoyah National Research Center • Marty Mayfield, fiscal support analyst, TRIO Student Support Services • Pamala Stanley, administrative assistant, Department of Systems Engineering

UA Little Rock features work of graduating art students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will display the final artwork submitted by 11 of the university’s graduating art students from Nov. 22 to Dec. 10 in the Windgate Center of Art and Design Small Gallery. Continue reading “UA Little Rock features work of graduating art students”

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Founding Dean Dr. Mary Good left lasting legacy in Arkansas 

Dr. Mary Lowe Good, founding dean of the Donaghey College of Engineering and Technology (EIT) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, in her sleep. Funeral services will be Nov. 25 and 26 at Pinecrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park.  Continue reading “Founding Dean Dr. Mary Good left lasting legacy in Arkansas “

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UA Little Rock accepting applications, donations for holiday food basket drive

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate is accepting donations for UA Little Rock families in need to receive a free holiday meal basket. Continue reading “UA Little Rock accepting applications, donations for holiday food basket drive”

UA Little Rock grad helps veterans through VA fellowship

Ever since Robbin Cochran decided to become a social worker, she hoped to use her skills to help veterans as a tribute to her many relatives who have served this country.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock grad helps veterans through VA fellowship”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the Trojan Food Pantry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building. Canned goods and monetary donations will be accepted. The free event is open to the public.

UA Little Rock benefit concert Nov. 19 invites food pantry donations

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the Trojan Food Pantry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building. Canned goods and monetary donations will be accepted. The free event is open to the public. Continue reading “UA Little Rock benefit concert Nov. 19 invites food pantry donations”

Cara Tomlinson Butler. Photo by Ben Krain.

Bowen Law graduate continues to demonstrate mastery with highest bar exam score in state

Achievement is no stranger to University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law summa cum laude graduate Cara Tomlinson Butler. Making the highest score among all statewide participants on the Arkansas Bar Examination in July 2019 was just one of her many accomplishments.  Continue reading “Bowen Law graduate continues to demonstrate mastery with highest bar exam score in state”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock athletics program is pleased to announce three inductees that will comprise the 2020 Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame class. Stacy Johnson-Smith ('92), Derin McMains ('04), and Ray Tucker will officially take their place among the Trojan all-time greats during Hall of Fame Weekend, being held Jan. 10-11, 2020.

Little Rock athletics announces 2020 hall of fame class

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock athletics program is pleased to announce three inductees that will comprise the 2020 Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame class. Stacy Johnson-Smith (’92), Derin McMains (’04), and Ray Tucker will officially take their place among the Trojan all-time greats during Hall of Fame Weekend, being held Jan. 10-11, 2020.  Continue reading “Little Rock athletics announces 2020 hall of fame class”

Kathy Oliverio right, honors UA Little Rock student veterans, from left, Sean Lewis, Alexis Harris, and Kaycee Greenwood, who participated in a Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Director of Military Student Success Kathy Oliverio are serious about their commitment to military student success. This week, UA Little Rock hosted a Veterans Day ceremony featuring first-hand stories of career transition and personal renewal from the university’s military students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students”

Kaycee Greenwood (middle) congratulates Edie Stewart (left), Chancellor Christina Drale (right), and Kathy Oliverio (far right) for receiving the Patriot Award.

Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale, Edie Stewart, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, and Kathy Oliverio, director of military student success, were recognized for their efforts to support military service members this month. Continue reading “Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock”

UA Little College of Business students, faculty and staff participate in a Real Estate Scholarship Signing Ceremony with members of the Arkansas Real Estate Foundation Board to establish a scholarship benefiting the Department of Economics and Finance.

UA Little Rock receives $62,000 donation to create scholarship for real estate majors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $62,000 donation from the Arkansas Real Estate Foundation to create an endowed scholarship fund for real estate students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives $62,000 donation to create scholarship for real estate majors”