UA Little Rock Alumni Association Board of Directors member Nancy Rousseau. Photo by Ben Krain.

Longtime principal joins UA Little Rock Alumni Board

As an avid educator and advocate for higher learning, Nancy Rousseau, principal of Little Rock Central High School, has agreed to be a part of the UA Little Rock Alumni Board in hopes of furthering the image of the university. Continue reading “Longtime principal joins UA Little Rock Alumni Board”

Chancellor Christina Drale (right) receives a t-shirt from Kristi Smith at BBQ at Bailey. Photo by Ben Krain.

BBQ at Bailey highlights affection for UA Little Rock and alumni support

UA Little Rock welcomed the fall semester with a BBQ picnic at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on Sept. 5. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Whole Hog Café with dessert from Community Bakery. Continue reading “BBQ at Bailey highlights affection for UA Little Rock and alumni support”

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Drale named chancellor at UA Little Rock

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Drale named chancellor at UA Little Rock”

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UA Little Rock and Arkansas Federal Credit Union to Host Financial Wellness Fair

Students and the campus community can learn to create financial goals and make smart money choices at the free Financial Wellness Fair to be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge and Meeting Room D.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock and Arkansas Federal Credit Union to Host Financial Wellness Fair”

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Bowen alum recognized named Emerging Young Alumni at ASU

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law alumnus has been recognized with the Emerging Young Alumni Award from Arkansas State University. Continue reading “Bowen alum recognized named Emerging Young Alumni at ASU”

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Snapchat Queen to kick off lecture series at UA Little Rock Downtown

UA Little Rock graduate Cyrene Quiamco, who has made a career as a social media artist, will kick off the inaugural C. Earl and Kathy Ramsey Distinguished Lecture at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. Continue reading “Snapchat Queen to kick off lecture series at UA Little Rock Downtown”

UA Little Rock Association for Computing Machinery to offer game development workshop

The UA Little Rock Association for Computing Machinery student chapter will host a game development workshop for teachers, high school juniors and seniors, and adults from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at the College of Engineering and Information Technology building room 217. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Association for Computing Machinery to offer game development workshop”

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$2.25 million gift to UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to help secure Rockefeller legacy in Arkansas

The Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust has gifted $2.25 million to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to preserve and educate the public about the history of Arkansas, including the notable contributions of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller.  Continue reading “$2.25 million gift to UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to help secure Rockefeller legacy in Arkansas”

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Bowen Law School to honor McDaniel, Gazaway, and Edwards as Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will recognize three notable alumni Monday, Oct. 21, at the law school’s 10th anniversary alumni luncheon. Continue reading “Bowen Law School to honor McDaniel, Gazaway, and Edwards as Distinguished Alumni”