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”

Guatemalan learns English at UALR, now changing lives ‘one bean at a time’

Geovanni Leiva operates his life – and his growing Little Rock-based business selling Guatemalan-grown coffee directly to the public – according to one simple motto: “Do for others what has been done for you.” Continue reading “Guatemalan learns English at UALR, now changing lives ‘one bean at a time’”

UALR breaks ground on new Alumni Brick Plaza

Work is under way this week to install commemorative brick pavers in the new Alumni Brick Plaza at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “UALR breaks ground on new Alumni Brick Plaza”

Outstanding student stories sought for upcoming graduation

Each semester, stories surface that shed light on some of our more interesting or outstanding UALR candidates for graduation. Continue reading “Outstanding student stories sought for upcoming graduation”

Alum named first deaf superintendent of Missouri School for the Deaf

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has selected University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus Ernest Garrett III to head the Missouri School for the Deaf. Continue reading “Alum named first deaf superintendent of Missouri School for the Deaf”

Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 14

More than 1,000 students are expected to participate in fall commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Jack Stephens Center on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus. Continue reading “Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 14”

Former SGA president passes away

Dennis Wayne Wormington, 39, a UALR alumnus and former Student Government Association president, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, in Texarkana, Texas. Continue reading “Former SGA president passes away”

Boccarossa, ‘a shining star’ at UALR for many years, passes away

Jennifer Boccarossa, 30, conductor of the UALR Women’s Chorus and choir director at Mount St. Mary Academy, passed away at Baptist Medical Center Monday, Nov. 11, after suffering a hypertensive stroke. Continue reading “Boccarossa, ‘a shining star’ at UALR for many years, passes away”

Alum to receive prestigious business award

Gretchen Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, will receive the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma award Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Bailey Alumni Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Alum to receive prestigious business award”