Jane McKinney, a 1970 graduate of UA Little Rock, and her husband, Richard Tripodi, have donated funds to create the McKinney Family Endowed Internship Fund, which will provide students from the College of Social Sciences and Communication (CSSC) with financial support while they complete unpaid internships.

UA Little Rock alumna endows scholarship for students completing unpaid internships

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna and her husband have endowed a scholarship that will provide funding for undergraduate students who participate in unpaid internships.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alumna endows scholarship for students completing unpaid internships”

Beta Gamma Sigma honoree Earl Williams (right) meets with his former professor, Dr. Robert Culpepper.

Beta Gamma Sigma honors alumnus Earl Williams

Earl Williams, a 1978 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was honored as Beta Gamma Sigma’s Chapter Honoree Nov. 30 at the UA Little Rock College of Business Continue reading “Beta Gamma Sigma honors alumnus Earl Williams”

UA Little Rock alumnus Cory Davis works in the Houston area after Hurricane Harvey hit the area. Submitted photo.

UA Little Rock Alumni Spotlight: Cory Davis

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus is making the world a better place, helping people and businesses recover from some of the country’s worst disasters. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumni Spotlight: Cory Davis”

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UA Little Rock students ranked ‘Most Altruistic’ in state

When it comes to community service, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are among the state’s most engaged.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students ranked ‘Most Altruistic’ in state”

UA Little Rock celebrates a donation from Bank of America to help the Summer Bridge Academy. Pictured in the front row (L to R) are Chris Foy, Laura Montalvan, Eva Legg, Bank of America President Donnie Cook, Sharice Hollister, Xenia Cooley, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Amber Smith. Back row (L to R) are Kristi Smith, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Mark Allen Poisel, Bank of America Senior Vice President John Dominick, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Christian O'Neal, and Jonathan Bobo, recruitment and enrollment manager. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

Bank of America donation supports UA Little Rock Summer Bridge Academy

Bank of America has donated $20,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to support the Donaldson Summer Bridge Academy, a three-week residential program aimed at preparing incoming freshmen for college-level work that eliminates the need for these students to take remedial math and English courses.  Continue reading “Bank of America donation supports UA Little Rock Summer Bridge Academy”

Lee and Paula Johnson

Johnsons give students the chance to travel through $25,000 donation

Lee Johnson, a 1967 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and his wife, Paula, never took the time to travel outside the United States and explore the world when they were younger.  Continue reading “Johnsons give students the chance to travel through $25,000 donation”

An anonymous donor gifted UA Little Rock with $25,000 to start and endowed scholarship for golf students in honor of Dan and Patty Snider. Pictured, from left to right, are Director of Athletics Chasse Conque, Women’s Golf Coach Bridgett Norwood, Dan Snider, Patty Snider, Chancellor Andrew Rogerson, and Men’s Golf Coach Jake Harrington.

New scholarship for golf student-athletes named in honor of Dan and Patty Snider

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has established an endowed scholarship to support the Little Rock Trojans men’s and women’s golf programs. Continue reading “New scholarship for golf student-athletes named in honor of Dan and Patty Snider”