UA Little Rock alumnus Wendell Scales Jr., deputy director of innovation at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, is competing for the biggest award in American education on behalf of his employer that would fund a program designed to expand student mindsets on what it means to have a career in agriculture. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize”
UA Little Rock is starting a new scholarship to help students working to support themselves through college, thanks to the generosity of a family that is committed to supporting education. Continue reading “Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at UA Little Rock”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community had many reasons to celebrate during the annual BBQ @ Bailey event on Oct. 14. The annual university picnic brought together employees, students, alumni, and community supporters to enjoy food, fun, and camaraderie. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Centennial Campaign Start at BBQ @ Bailey”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $6.75 million gift from the family of a beloved engineering professor who was responsible for establishing some of the university’s first engineering programs. Continue reading “Chan Family Marks Professor’s Legacy with $6.75 Million Gift to Benefit UA Little Rock Engineering Programs”
Kristi Smith has been promoted to a key leadership role for alumni and development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Smith Named Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Development at UA Little Rock”
A special edition of BBQ @ Bailey is planned for Friday, Oct. 14. The annual tailgating-style event will include the formal campus announcement of the Centennial Campaign, a major fundraising effort that will impact the university for years to come. Continue reading “BBQ @ Bailey Celebration Will Include Launch of Centennial Campaign”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is working to connect the arts and business through an upcoming panel discussion. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Arts and Business Panel Discussion”
Three Little Rock community leaders and UA Little Rock alumni shared their efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas during a Sept. 1 community event. Continue reading “Community Leaders Share Experiences with Improving Religious Tolerance in Arkansas”
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”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the return of the campus community for the new school year with the popular BBQ @ Bailey event Friday, Oct. 14. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Will Celebrate BBQ @ Bailey Oct. 14”