Babatunji “Ted” Ogunjobi is graduating this month with a master’s degree in business information systems from UA Little Rock and a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Babatunji Ogunjobi

Babatunji “Ted” Ogunjobi is graduating this month with a master’s degree in business information systems from UA Little Rock and a perfect 4.0 GPA.  Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Babatunji Ogunjobi”

UA Little Rock nursing student Kevin Bates, seen here in the university's Center for Simulation Innovation, is working in an orthopedic operating room at Arkansas Surgical Hospital. Photo by Ben Krain

Marine Veteran Finds New Path Through Nursing Career

After a 20-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps, Kevin Barnes, a native of Bauxite who now lives in Jacksonville, returned to Arkansas to pursue a nursing career. Continue reading “Marine Veteran Finds New Path Through Nursing Career”

UA Little Rock graduates are honored during a 2021 Spring Hybrid Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold a variety of in-person and virtual events to celebrate the approximately 1,300 students who have applied for graduation from UA Little Rock during the spring 2021 semester. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates”

Bowen Law School set to celebrate 45th anniversary

This year the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will celebrate 45 years since the Arkansas General Assembly enacted legislation making it the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. This also marks the law school’s 55th year as the night program of the University of Arkansas Law School. Continue reading “Bowen Law School set to celebrate 45th anniversary”

KUAR reporter Alex Brown is the 2021 recipient of the Arkansas Press Women annual scholarship. Photo courtesy of UA Little Rock Public Radio.

Brown Awarded Arkansas Press Women Scholarship

A rising star in student journalism at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Arkansas Press Women’s annual scholarship contest. Continue reading “Brown Awarded Arkansas Press Women Scholarship”

Nursing student Hannah Havens (right) stands with her mentor and previous nursing instructor, Janet Fletcher (left), after winning the UA Little Rock Nursing School Bracket Challenge. This competition takes place the first two semesters of nursing school and consists of check offs and quizzes that students were required to pass with a 100 percent on their first attempt.

UA Little Rock celebrates National Nurses Week: Hannah Havens

In celebration of National Nurses Week, UA Little Rock is recognizing outstanding nursing students and upcoming graduates.

After pursuing her childhood dream of being a nurse, Hannah Havens will graduate this month with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Continue reading “UA Little Rock celebrates National Nurses Week: Hannah Havens”

Dr. Derek Slagle

UA Little Rock Survey Research Center Partners with Division of Agriculture to investigate impact of feral hogs

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Survey Research Center and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are teaming up to evaluate the impact of feral hogs in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Survey Research Center Partners with Division of Agriculture to investigate impact of feral hogs”

The jouRNey never ends at the University of Arkansas Little Rock for our students. Whether you are expanding your knowledge base in your specialty, branching out on new topics, or updating your skills, the Professional Development Center can help you reach your goals.

UA Little Rock Professional Development Center Provides Continuing Education Training for Healthcare Professionals

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing has launched the Professional Development Center (PDC) to provide continuing education opportunities for nursing students, healthcare professionals, and emergency response professionals.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professional Development Center Provides Continuing Education Training for Healthcare Professionals”

Morgan Smocovich

Soccer Star Morgan Smocovich to Begin Nursing Career in Medical Surgical Unit

When Morgan Smocovich arrived at UA Little Rock in 2017, she was an active student who liked to volunteer through the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps and and a successful member of the soccer team, but she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life. Continue reading “Soccer Star Morgan Smocovich to Begin Nursing Career in Medical Surgical Unit”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recognizes nursing student Jade Jones in celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12.

UA Little Rock celebrates National Nurses Week: Jade Jones

In celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12, UA Little Rock is recognizing outstanding nursing students and upcoming graduates.

For Jade Jones, the journey to a nursing career began with a front row seat in the world of nursing. She will graduate this month with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, leading her one step closer to her career as an ICU nurse. Continue reading “UA Little Rock celebrates National Nurses Week: Jade Jones”