Award Winners (from left): Innovation Consultant Rebecca Todd, Associate State Director Michael Singleton, Business Consultant Martial Trigeaud, Business Consultant Nicolas Mayerhoeffer, and Interim Program Manager (and former consultant) Whitney Horton.

UA Little Rock ASBTDC staff honored for helping Arkansas’s small business owners

Staff members at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock were honored for their efforts to help small businesses in the state succeed. Continue reading “UA Little Rock ASBTDC staff honored for helping Arkansas’s small business owners”

Karl Lenser

The Resolution Solution

The new year is quickly approaching and with that arrives the standard new year’s resolutions that usually include some sort of fitness and weight loss goals. Unfortunately, the success rate for some of the weight loss and “get in shape” resolutions is usually quite dismal.  Continue reading “The Resolution Solution”

Participants sign an MOU announcement at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock, Consulate of Mexico create partnership to promote community education programs

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock have created a partnership to advance education initiatives primarily for Mexican nationals, those of Mexican origin, and others interested in Latino culture living in the central Arkansas region.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock, Consulate of Mexico create partnership to promote community education programs”

Jaqueline Villalpa-Arroyo

Forbes Under 30 Summit inspires Donaghey Scholar for future success

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has learned the lessons for a successful career in technology and entrepreneurship after attending the Forbes Under 30 Summit Oct. 27-30 in Detroit.  Continue reading “Forbes Under 30 Summit inspires Donaghey Scholar for future success”

Judy Williams

Retirement celebration for Judy Williams to be held Dec. 2

Judy Williams, associate vice chancellor of Communications and Marketing at UA Little Rock, has announced her retirement, effective in January. Her final day on campus will be Dec. 19.  Continue reading “Retirement celebration for Judy Williams to be held Dec. 2”

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”

Dr. Mary Good

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”