UALR alumna recognized as Czech Honorary Consul

UALR alumna Lenka Horakova was recently recognized as the Honorary Consul for the Czech Republic in Arkansas during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Continue reading “UALR alumna recognized as Czech Honorary Consul”

Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment

Thirteen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students received recognition at the 2014 League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) 750 Little Rock Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 25 at the Clinton President Center. Continue reading “Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment”

Alumnus Mjartan promoted to CEO and executive vice president

Dominik Mjartan, a 2002 alumnus of UALR, has been named chief executive officer of Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a development finance partner organization of Southern Bancorp Inc. Continue reading “Alumnus Mjartan promoted to CEO and executive vice president”

Giving is easy following launch of UALR e-commerce site

The UALR Department of Digital Strategy on Monday announced the launch of a new site at ualr.edu/giving that makes online donations and supporting scholarships easier than ever before. Continue reading “Giving is easy following launch of UALR e-commerce site”

‘Strength in numbers,’ Campus Campaign kicks off

Beginning Sept. 15, the UALR Steering Committee and UALR Ambassadors are hosting informational sessions about the 2014 UALR Campus Campaign, with treats – free donuts to all departments provided by Sodexo. Continue reading “‘Strength in numbers,’ Campus Campaign kicks off”

UPDATE: Bailey Alumni & Friends Center reopening postponed

The Bailey Alumni and Friends Center at UALR will postpone its grand reopening, which had been set for Friday, Aug. 1. A water pipe burst in the building, flooding several offices and the main banquet hall but not damaging any of the historical pieces on display.

The extent of the damage to the flooded areas and infrastructure is not yet known. The reopening of the center could be delayed up to a month or more, according to Christian O’Neal, associate vice chancellor of alumni and development at UALR.

 

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New college names Wright director of development

Annie Wright has been named director of development and external affairs for the new College of Social Sciences and Communication at UALR. Continue reading “New college names Wright director of development”

Former clerks help endow fund honoring U.S. District Judge Eisele

An endowed fund in honor of U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Eisele has been established at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to promote a better understanding of the role of the federal courts and judiciary system in Arkansas. Continue reading “Former clerks help endow fund honoring U.S. District Judge Eisele”

Alumnus nominated by president to serve on U.S. District Court

President Barack Obama last week nominated a University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate as a nominee for the U.S. District Court. Continue reading “Alumnus nominated by president to serve on U.S. District Court”

Benton Center receives facelift; capital campaign goal within reach

The UALR Benton Center will begin a major facelift to the existing building and grounds this summer as its advisory board closes in on a three-year capital campaign goal of $450,000. Continue reading “Benton Center receives facelift; capital campaign goal within reach”