UA Little Rock alumni Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Dr. Sara Tariq, and the Hon. Annabelle Imber Tuck gathered in the Jack Stephens Center to participate in a Sept. 1 "Together Little Rock" panel with UA Little Rock students who studied abroad in Spain over the summer. Photo by Angie Faller.

Community Leaders Share Experiences with Improving Religious Tolerance in Arkansas

Three Little Rock community leaders and UA Little Rock alumni shared their efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas during a Sept. 1 community event.  Continue reading “Community Leaders Share Experiences with Improving Religious Tolerance in Arkansas”

Tania Martinez Chavez, a member of the Arkansas Business Navigator Project team at ASBTDC, is helping small businesses address and overcome some of the systemic challenges that face entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.

ASBTDC Launches Arkansas Business Navigator Project to Help Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented and Underserved Communities

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at UA Little Rock, has launched a new program to help entrepreneurs and small business owners in minority, rural, and other underserved communities across Arkansas.  Continue reading “ASBTDC Launches Arkansas Business Navigator Project to Help Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented and Underserved Communities”

Key Named Chair of History Department at UA Little Rock

Dr. Barclay Key, associate professor of history, has been named the new chair of the Department of History at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Key Named Chair of History Department at UA Little Rock”

Photo of Ayonna Preston by Ben Krain.

Preston Awarded Second Place in National Educators Rising Moment Competition

Ayonna Preston, a senior elementary education major from Little Rock, has been recognized for her inspirational speech about the importance of pursuing a career in education. Continue reading “Preston Awarded Second Place in National Educators Rising Moment Competition”

UA Little Rock students gather in front of the Student Services Center.

UA Little Rock Expecting Growth in First-Time Freshmen and Transfer Students This Fall 

With just over two weeks until classes begin at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, preliminary enrollment data for fall 2022 indicates that UA Little Rock is poised to see growth in its first-time freshmen and transfer students for the upcoming academic year. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Expecting Growth in First-Time Freshmen and Transfer Students This Fall “

Autumn (Fay) Austin, an incoming freshman from El Dorado, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022-23 Stonewall Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 

Austin Selected as Winner of 2022-2023 Stonewall Scholarship

Autumn (Fay) Austin, an incoming freshman from El Dorado, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022-23 Stonewall Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Austin Selected as Winner of 2022-2023 Stonewall Scholarship”

Provost Ann Bain presents Joan Reed with the Staff Recognition Award for Initiative.

UA Little Rock Staff Members Chosen for 2022 Academic Affairs Staff Awards

UA Little Rock has recognized four staff members for their service to the campus community in the areas of innovation, customer service, initiative, and teamwork. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Staff Members Chosen for 2022 Academic Affairs Staff Awards”