Looking Back/Looking Forward

This guest post was contributed by Zabelle Stodola, professor of English, emerita. In addition to her role in the classroom, she is fondly known to many as the voice of Speaking Volumes on KUAR.  Continue reading “Looking Back/Looking Forward”

EIT Students Land National Scholarships

Two scholars in the UALR Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology recently became the only two students from Arkansas institutions awarded national scholarships by the IEEE Power & Energy Society. Continue reading “EIT Students Land National Scholarships”

Why We’re Honoring Gertrude Jackson

This guest post was written by Dr. John A. Kirk, George W. Donaghey Professor and Chair of History.

Gertrude Jackson once had a gunshot fired at her car. As a child, she walked nine miles to school each day. Jackson, who has lived in the Arkansas Delta for more than 80 years, has seen her share of struggle but it is her giving spirit and tenacity that make her so remarkable. Continue reading “Why We’re Honoring Gertrude Jackson”

What Class Inspired You?

We all have that one class. The one that provoked us, opened our minds to a new way of thinking, frustrated us to no end sometimes, but also inspired. Continue reading “What Class Inspired You?”

Everyone’s Joanie

We often turned to Joan Duffy to write the obituaries of noted campus folks, past and present. She enjoyed digging into people’s history, pulling out interesting parts of their lives that people would want or need to know.

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University District Development Corporation Lands Grant

University District Development Corporation was awarded a $24,000 grant to help make more affordable homes available to buyers in the neighborhoods around UALR. Continue reading “University District Development Corporation Lands Grant”

Expert to Give Talk on Hotels and Crime

A world-renowned expert in geographic information systems and crime analysis will give a presentation Friday, Dec. 7, on the impact that different types of hotels and motels have on crime levels in surrounding areas. Continue reading “Expert to Give Talk on Hotels and Crime”

Final Exams Nearly Here: Dress the Part

Back by popular demand, guest blogger Jon Vickers from nursing shares the seasonal fashions our students might be sporting this month.
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The UALR Difference: Giving’s in the Water

Grayson Shelton’s day job is in a dark, quiet office a stone’s throw from campus proper, a far cry from the stages he graces as frontman for a local indie band. Continue reading “The UALR Difference: Giving’s in the Water”

Charitable Giving Goes Campus-wide

The spirit of giving is in full swing at UALR. The campus community is giving back this holiday season with through the following charities and events.

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