Sen. John Boozman (left) visits with Chancellor Christina Drale, Dr. Alex Biris, and Dr. Brian Berry during a research visit at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock announces $750,000 grant for bone regeneration technology during Sen. Boozman’s visit to review research innovations

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the development of potentially life-saving bone regeneration technology during a Nov. 15 visit from Sen. John Boozman. The visit celebrated on-campus research initiatives that the senator championed for federal support.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces $750,000 grant for bone regeneration technology during Sen. Boozman’s visit to review research innovations”

UA Little Rock grad helps veterans through VA fellowship

Ever since Robbin Cochran decided to become a social worker, she hoped to use her skills to help veterans as a tribute to her many relatives who have served this country.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock grad helps veterans through VA fellowship”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the Trojan Food Pantry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building. Canned goods and monetary donations will be accepted. The free event is open to the public.

UA Little Rock benefit concert Nov. 19 invites food pantry donations

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the Trojan Food Pantry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building. Canned goods and monetary donations will be accepted. The free event is open to the public. Continue reading “UA Little Rock benefit concert Nov. 19 invites food pantry donations”

Cara Tomlinson Butler. Photo by Ben Krain.

Bowen Law graduate continues to demonstrate mastery with highest bar exam score in state

Achievement is no stranger to University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law summa cum laude graduate Cara Tomlinson Butler. Making the highest score among all statewide participants on the Arkansas Bar Examination in July 2019 was just one of her many accomplishments.  Continue reading “Bowen Law graduate continues to demonstrate mastery with highest bar exam score in state”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock athletics program is pleased to announce three inductees that will comprise the 2020 Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame class. Stacy Johnson-Smith ('92), Derin McMains ('04), and Ray Tucker will officially take their place among the Trojan all-time greats during Hall of Fame Weekend, being held Jan. 10-11, 2020.

Little Rock athletics announces 2020 hall of fame class

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock athletics program is pleased to announce three inductees that will comprise the 2020 Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame class. Stacy Johnson-Smith (’92), Derin McMains (’04), and Ray Tucker will officially take their place among the Trojan all-time greats during Hall of Fame Weekend, being held Jan. 10-11, 2020.  Continue reading “Little Rock athletics announces 2020 hall of fame class”

Kathy Oliverio right, honors UA Little Rock student veterans, from left, Sean Lewis, Alexis Harris, and Kaycee Greenwood, who participated in a Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Director of Military Student Success Kathy Oliverio are serious about their commitment to military student success. This week, UA Little Rock hosted a Veterans Day ceremony featuring first-hand stories of career transition and personal renewal from the university’s military students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students”

Kaycee Greenwood (middle) congratulates Edie Stewart (left), Chancellor Christina Drale (right), and Kathy Oliverio (far right) for receiving the Patriot Award.

Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale, Edie Stewart, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, and Kathy Oliverio, director of military student success, were recognized for their efforts to support military service members this month. Continue reading “Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock”

UA Little College of Business students, faculty and staff participate in a Real Estate Scholarship Signing Ceremony with members of the Arkansas Real Estate Foundation Board to establish a scholarship benefiting the Department of Economics and Finance.

UA Little Rock receives $62,000 donation to create scholarship for real estate majors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $62,000 donation from the Arkansas Real Estate Foundation to create an endowed scholarship fund for real estate students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives $62,000 donation to create scholarship for real estate majors”

Meaghan Milliorn, UA Little Rock social media manager.

Milliorn receives coveted Red Stapler award for marketing presentation

Meaghan Milliorn, UA Little Rock’s manager of social media and web communications, has received a coveted Red Stapler award during the HighEdWeb 2019 Conference Oct. 13-16 in Milwaukee. Continue reading “Milliorn receives coveted Red Stapler award for marketing presentation”

Decendents of some of the 12 defendants in the 1919 Elaine Massacre are honored during an Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony. Markers bearing the names of the 12 victims killed in the Elaine race riots were unveiled along the Civil Rights Heritage Trail in downtown Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Elaine 12 inducted into Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Elaine Massacre, the deadliest racial conflict in Arkansas history, but the scars of the tragedy still follow the family members of the victims generations later. Continue reading “Elaine 12 inducted into Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail”