Successful alum Susan Ferris visits with UA Little Rock students from the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.

UA Little Rock Alum Susan Ferris shares tips for success

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate who launched and has run a successful talent agency for more than two decades returned to UA Little Rock Oct. 11-12 to share stories of her experiences in the entertainment industry and tips for success with the campus community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Susan Ferris shares tips for success”

UA Little Rock Public Radio employees raise money during the Fall Fund Drive.

UA Little Rock Public Radio exceeds fall fundraising goal

UA Little Rock Public Radio, home of KUAR and KLRE, surpassed its fall drive fundraising goal of $100,000, earning $113,657 throughout its one-week 2018 Fall Fund Drive.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Public Radio exceeds fall fundraising goal”

Sharon Jones-Scaife

UA Little Rock alum pens first children’s book

When Sharon Jones-Scaife lost her husband, Albert, of more than three decades in 2015, she was devastated by not only her loss, but the effect it had on her 4- and 7-year-old grandchildren.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alum pens first children’s book”

Members of the UA Little Rock Donaghey Scholars program cheer on runners who competed in the 2018 Little Rock Marathon.

UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering all UA Little Rock students, employees and their families, and members of the Alumni Association the opportunity to participate in the Little Rock Marathon for a discounted rate to help promote personal health and personal fitness for members of the campus community.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon”

UA Little Rock alumni Josh Davenport (left) and Heather Nelson (right) founded their energy efficiency company, Seal Energy Solutions, in North Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock alumni at forefront of Arkansas energy efficiency, solar market

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni are taking the Little Rock energy efficiency and solar industries by storm, providing their customers with solutions that are helping the environment and saving them money at the same time.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alumni at forefront of Arkansas energy efficiency, solar market”

John Burgess, president and CEO of Mainstream Technologies, shakes hands with Dr. Lawrence Whitman (right), dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology. Photo by Ben Krain.

Mainstream Technologies sponsors upgrade of computer forensics lab

Mainstream Technologies is making an investment in the future by donating funds to upgrade a computer forensics lab at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock that will teach students invaluable skills for their future careers.  Continue reading “Mainstream Technologies sponsors upgrade of computer forensics lab”

Pictured (left to right): Rocio Ortega Richard, Terry Richard, Landon Dekay, Emma Guerra, Joe Swafford Isaac Thomas, and Chris Stephens.

Kappa Sigma awards scholarships to three outstanding UA Little Rock freshmen

The UA Little Rock Kappa Sigma chapter awarded three scholarships to outstanding freshmen who exhibited exceptional leadership abilities in high school through community involvement, participation in student organizations, and service.  Continue reading “Kappa Sigma awards scholarships to three outstanding UA Little Rock freshmen”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off another school year with the annual BBQ @Bailey all-campus picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

BBQ @Bailey to return to UA Little Rock Sept. 12

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off another school year with the annual BBQ @Bailey all-campus picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 12.  Continue reading “BBQ @Bailey to return to UA Little Rock Sept. 12”