Elaine Massacre victim to posthumously receive medals for service in World War I

A black World War I veteran and victim of the 1919 Elaine Massacre will posthumously be honored with the Purple Heart and other World War I honors that he was denied a century ago.  Continue reading “Elaine Massacre victim to posthumously receive medals for service in World War I”

Radio DJ Tre’ Day celebrates 40th birthday with $10,000 scholarship donation

As Power 92 radio deejay Travis “Tre’ Day” Rowan reached his milestone 40th birthday on July 23, he decided to celebrate his big day with an investment in the future.  Continue reading “Radio DJ Tre’ Day celebrates 40th birthday with $10,000 scholarship donation”

UA Little Rock nursing professor to be honored as Woman of the Year

Women’s Own Worth (W.O.W.), a nonprofit organization in Arkansas dedicated to assisting victims of violence, will honor a faculty member from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as the 2018 Woman of the Year.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock nursing professor to be honored as Woman of the Year”

Warren places fourth at Canadian amateur championship

University of Arkansas at Little Rock senior Justin Warren finished fourth among a field of 246 golfers at the 2018 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. Warren posted a 72-hole total of 11-under 273, finishing seven strokes off the lead.  Continue reading “Warren places fourth at Canadian amateur championship”

Lottie to represent UA Little Rock on Global Sports Academy European tour

University of Arkansas at Little Rock sophomore guard Jaizec Lottie is one of 21 players at the Division I basketball level selected to take part in a 2018 Global Sports Academy tour through Europe. The week-long tour, taking place Aug. 10-17, will visit Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London.  Continue reading “Lottie to represent UA Little Rock on Global Sports Academy European tour”

Cheryl Humphrey (left) hands Match Game Host Alec Baldwin (right) a sample of Candy Butta. Photo from Cheryl Humphrey.

UA Little Rock student to appear on ‘Match Game’

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student will represent Arkansas on national television this week when she competes on “Match Game.”  Continue reading “UA Little Rock student to appear on ‘Match Game’”

Cory Davis/Photo by Ben Krain

UA Little Rock to honor CTEH’s Cory Davis with Fribourgh Award

William “Cory” Davis, senior vice president of operations and principal consultant at the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health in North Little Rock, has been selected as the recipient of the ninth annual Fribourgh Award from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to honor CTEH’s Cory Davis with Fribourgh Award”

The Trojans baseball team plays at Gary Hogan Field.

Trojans take part in summer baseball leagues

As the hot summer months begin, a number of Trojan baseball players are keeping busy playing in summer leagues across the country. These leagues have served as a crucial part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s player development.  Continue reading “Trojans take part in summer baseball leagues”

UA Little Rock student-athletes Charles Okeze and Travion Clark compete in the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Oregon.

Trojans earn four All-American honors

For their efforts at the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athletes Keshawn Andrews, Ch’kilas Calhoun, Travion Clark, and Charles Okeze were named Second Team All-Americans by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on June 11. Continue reading “Trojans earn four All-American honors”