Dr. Aryabrata Basu, an expert in virtual reality and digital visualization, has joined the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as an assistant professor of computer science and research fellow for the Emerging Analytics Center, the university’s premier research center for virtual/augmented reality, visualization, and interactive technologies. Continue reading “Basu Joins UA Little Rock as Computer Science Professor, Emerging Analytics Center Fellow”
Dr. Amar Kanekar, professor and graduate coordinator of the Health Education/Health Promotion program at UA Little Rock, has published a new book chapter aimed at helping college educators keep online students actively engaged in learning. Continue reading “Kanekar Publishes New Book Chapter to Engage Online Students”
The UA Little Rock Multicultural Center will present “M.C.chella” for the 2022-2023 annual Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives (SADI) Week. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate SADI Week Aug. 28 – Sept. 2”
Nicole Stewart, a junior studio art major at UA Little Rock, had a rare opportunity to work on a public sculpture that will be placed in the U.S. Capitol Building after interning with Johnny Cash sculptor Kevin Kresse this summer. Continue reading “Stewart Gains Valuable Experience Through Internship with Johnny Cash Sculptor Kevin Kresse”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with CHI St. Vincent and Saline Memorial Hospital to help hospital employees fulfill their educational goals. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Partners with CHI St. Vincent, Saline Memorial to Help Hospital Employees Go to College”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a free community panel where students will share their experiences studying abroad in Spain and prominent community members will discuss efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas and their experiences with prejudice. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students, Community Members to Discuss Study Abroad Trip to Spain and Religious Tolerance Efforts in Aug. 31 Panel”
About a dozen junior high and high school students spent a week learning how to create immersive games and virtual reality content for Meta during a virtual reality summer camp held Aug. 1-5 at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Students Create Immersive Games During Virtual Reality Camp at UA Little Rock”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus was filled with excitement and energy Aug. 22 as thousands of students began the new school year. Continue reading “New School Year Brings Energy and Excitement to UA Little Rock”
Ten exceptional undergraduate students from across the country spent the summer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock investigating Muslim hate crimes and anti-Muslim sentiment in Arkansas. Continue reading “Student Researchers Investigate Muslim Hate Crimes in Arkansas”
A UA Little Rock student has written a successful grant that will help fund a pilot suicide prevention education program in Arkansas jails. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Writes Grant to Help Fund Suicide Prevention Programs in Arkansas Jails”