ASBTDC Launches Arkansas Small Business Community Navigators, Seeks Partners

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is seeking collaborative partners from across the state to become Arkansas Small Business Community Navigators.

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Professor Meera Deo

Scholar to speak on race and gender bias in legal academia

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) will welcome Professor Meera Deo, J.D., Ph.D., on March 29 at 12:05 p.m. The event, which is co-sponsored by ATLE and the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law Diversity and Excellence Committee, is open to all UA Little Rock faculty. Continue reading “Scholar to speak on race and gender bias in legal academia”

UA Little Rock’s Jodie Mahony Center recognized for excellence in gifted and talented education

The Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the center’s director, Dr. Ann Robinson, have received the 2021 Presidential Award from the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE). Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Jodie Mahony Center recognized for excellence in gifted and talented education”

ASBTDC to hold two events celebrating women in research, business, and innovation

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will hold two online events featuring women who have excelled in research, business, and innovation in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. Continue reading “ASBTDC to hold two events celebrating women in research, business, and innovation”

Paige Bowers and David Montague

UA Little Rock to host March 11 Conversation with Authors David Montague, Paige Bowers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a virtual conversation with authors David Montague and Paige Bowers to discuss their new book on the life and legacy of the U.S. Navy’s ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host March 11 Conversation with Authors David Montague, Paige Bowers”

Thompson Describes Life as ‘Triple Threat’ of being a Black Female Police Officer

Throughout almost three decades in law enforcement, Sgt. Marilyn Thompson has often felt conflicted about how gender and race have impacted her career as a police officer.  Continue reading “Thompson Describes Life as ‘Triple Threat’ of being a Black Female Police Officer”

UA Little Rock, Clinton School of Public Service Partner on Concurrent MPS-MSW Degree Program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service have announced a partnership on a new concurrent degree program. Students pursuing a Master of Public Service (MPS) at the Clinton School may now earn a concurrent Master of Social Work (MSW) through the UA Little Rock School of Social Work. Continue reading “UA Little Rock, Clinton School of Public Service Partner on Concurrent MPS-MSW Degree Program”

Brian Rodgers

UA Little Rock Alum Brian Rodgers Brings African American History to Life at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is leading the education and preservation of African American history in Arkansas through his work at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Brian Rodgers Brings African American History to Life at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center”