The SGA Faculty Appreciation Awards will be presented annually to one faculty member in each of the university’s colleges. The award is a one-of-a-kind, handmade glass heart created by Pine Bluff glass artist James Hayes in the colors of UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock students co-create new faculty award to honor one-of-a-kind faculty members

The Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created a new award to show appreciation for faculty members who have positively influenced the lives of students.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students co-create new faculty award to honor one-of-a-kind faculty members”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will reveal the winners of the Faculty Excellence Awards at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

UA Little Rock to reveal Faculty Excellence Award winners April 23

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will reveal the winners of the 2020 Faculty Excellence Awards at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23. The results will be announced on the Faculty Excellence website and the UA Little Rock Facebook page Continue reading “UA Little Rock to reveal Faculty Excellence Award winners April 23”

Dr. Ann Bain, provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, donated $20,000. Dr. Daryl Rice, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, donated $5,000. The gifts will be used to create a new award that celebrates innovative student success initiatives.

University leaders’ gift to honor academic units helping students succeed

Two leaders of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have donated $25,000 to honor academic units who are going above and beyond the call of duty to support student success. Continue reading “University leaders’ gift to honor academic units helping students succeed”

Shannon Collier-Tenison has been promoted to interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professionals.

Collier-Tenison named interim dean at UA Little Rock 

Associate Dean Shannon Collier-Tenison has been named interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Collier-Tenison named interim dean at UA Little Rock “

Dr. Ann Bain. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock dean selected as new executive vice chancellor and provost 

In her first appointment as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dr. Christina Drale has selected Dr. Ann Bain as executive vice chancellor and provost. The appointment is effective Oct. 16. Continue reading “UA Little Rock dean selected as new executive vice chancellor and provost “

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UA Little Rock Jodie Mahony Center receives $55k grant to provide workshops for Arkansas teachers

The Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $55,241 grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to provide workshops and training to candidates seeking National Board Teacher Certification.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Jodie Mahony Center receives $55k grant to provide workshops for Arkansas teachers”

Dr. Stephen Kapp, director of School of Social Work at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock hires new director for School of Social Work

The College of Education and Health Professions welcomes Dr. Stephen Kapp, who has been hired as director of the School of Social Work. He starts July 1. Continue reading “UA Little Rock hires new director for School of Social Work”