Recently graduated University of Arkansas at Little Rock pitcher Justin Garcia added one more accolade to his impressive resume, becoming the latest Trojan to be drafted by a Major League Baseball program. Garcia was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 17th round, becoming the 24th player in program history selected by an MLB franchise. Continue reading “Justin Garcia selected in 17th round of MLB draft by Arizona Diamondbacks”
UA Little Rock’s Emerging Writers Institute offers middle and high school students a chance to work with experienced writers from the university’s Little Rock Writing Project at a week-long camp June 25-29. Continue reading “Emerging Writers Institute gives youth chance to become published authors”
Former U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson will discuss their new novel, “The President is Missing,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Bill Clinton, author James Patterson to discuss new novel at UA Little Rock”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received an $800,000 gift from Dr. Bruce Murphy, president and chief executive officer of the Arkansas Heart Hospital, that will benefit students in the College of Education and Health Professions. Continue reading “Gift of $800,000 to benefit UA Little Rock education, health professions students”
Lynn Foster, Rebecca Glazier, and Glenn Anderson have been selected as the 2018 winners of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Faculty Excellence Awards. Continue reading “Foster, Glazier, and Anderson named Faculty Excellence Award winners”
Four years ago, John Siratt was struggling to support himself through college, working full time as a groundskeeper while taking classes at the College of the Ouachitas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock student awarded prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship”
A famous Arkansas composer, teacher, and pianist has been honored by the Arkansas State Music Teachers Association for her lifetime of musical accomplishments after being denied entry to the organization nearly a century ago because of her race. Continue reading “Arkansas Composer Florence Price honored by organization who denied her entry due to race”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness of sexual violence and human trafficking by hosting its first “Take Back the Night” event on Wednesday, April 18. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to ‘Take Back the Night’ April 18”
UA Little Rock Distinguished Alumna Candice Corby was honored recently at the international Women in IT Awards ceremony in New York. Continue reading “Distinguished Alumna Candice Corby named Business Leader of the Year finalist”
Michael Tramel, chair of the Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the 2018 recipient of the Champion of Construction Award. Continue reading ” Tramel to receive Champion of Construction Award “