UA Little Rock employees browse the teacup auction during the 2017 Staff Senate Fall Open House.

UA Little Rock Staff Senate to host Fall Open House Dec. 5

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate will host its annual Fall Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to raise money for the holiday season for UA Little Rock families in need. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Staff Senate to host Fall Open House Dec. 5”

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”

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”

UA Little Rock College of Business to honor Guinn, Holbert as 2018 Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will honor Marcus Guinn, executive vice president and loan manager at Arvest Bank, as the College of Business Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The university will also honor Drew Holbert, principal and vice president of brokerage at Colliers International, as the Dean’s Award for Excellence winner at the 2018 College of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 17.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock College of Business to honor Guinn, Holbert as 2018 Distinguished Alumni”

UA Little Rock selling musical instruments

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is hosting a public sale of musical instruments from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, in the galleries of the UA Little Rock Fine Arts Building.

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Radio DJ Tre’ Day celebrates 40th birthday with $10,000 scholarship donation

As Power 92 radio deejay Travis “Tre’ Day” Rowan reached his milestone 40th birthday on July 23, he decided to celebrate his big day with an investment in the future.  Continue reading “Radio DJ Tre’ Day celebrates 40th birthday with $10,000 scholarship donation”

UA Little Rock nursing professor to be honored as Woman of the Year

Women’s Own Worth (W.O.W.), a nonprofit organization in Arkansas dedicated to assisting victims of violence, will honor a faculty member from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as the 2018 Woman of the Year.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock nursing professor to be honored as Woman of the Year”

Volunteers carry containers Aug. 12 during UALR's move-in day.

Move-In Day set for Aug. 16

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be abuzz with activity on Thursday, Aug. 16, as students and their families arrive on campus for Move-In Day.  Continue reading “Move-In Day set for Aug. 16”