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Single Mother Who Left College to Care for Autistic Son Earns Bachelor’s Degree 15 Years Later

December 22, 2021

In 2006, Veronica Tess Myers, of Little Rock, made the difficult decision to leave college to ensure her son, Alexander, got the education he deserved. Myers promised herself that she … Single Mother Who Left College to Care for Autistic Son Earns Bachelor’s Degree 15 Years Later

Chatham-Carpenter Selected for National Position in Braver Angels

November 3, 2021

Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication at UA Little Rock and the former state co-coordinator for Braver Angels of Arkansas, has been selected to serve as … Chatham-Carpenter Selected for National Position in Braver Angels

UA Little Rock Alumni Share Secrets to Success in Couple’s First Book

April 2, 2021

Drs. Stanley and Jessica Ellis, both 2011 graduates of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, share a love of life, education, and mentoring that they are now sharing with … UA Little Rock Alumni Share Secrets to Success in Couple’s First Book

Dahl gets second chance at finishing college 16 years after leaving

December 10, 2020

While 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges for many individuals, one woman took the opportunity to complete the college degree she started in 2002 at the University of … Dahl gets second chance at finishing college 16 years after leaving

Applied Communication Professor to Participate on Panel to Discuss Political Polarization

September 30, 2020

Braver Angels of Central Arkansas, UA Little Rock’s Department of Applied Communication, and CALS Library System will host a public program featuring a panel on Oct. 5 that will discuss … Applied Communication Professor to Participate on Panel to Discuss Political Polarization

71-year-old working hard to fulfill dream of earning college degree

February 21, 2019

At 71, Carolyn Wilkerson of Little Rock loves life as a full-time college student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, working to fulfill a lifelong goal of earning … 71-year-old working hard to fulfill dream of earning college degree

UA Little Rock ranked top college for affordable online journalism education

December 6, 2018

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been ranked among the most affordable colleges in the country offering online degrees in the journalism field. 

The BridgeWay starts scholarship/internship program at UA Little Rock

November 1, 2018

The BridgeWay, a mental health and substance abuse facility in North Little Rock, is partnering with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to provide students in the Department of … The BridgeWay starts scholarship/internship program at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock honors employees, departments making a difference in students’ lives

May 17, 2018

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recognized 57 faculty and staff members as well as 24 departments and programs who have made an impact in the lives of graduating … UA Little Rock honors employees, departments making a difference in students’ lives

College of Social Sciences and Communication honors McIntyre, student research winners

March 1, 2018

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Social Sciences and Communication presented Dr. Kristen McIntyre with the Faculty Mentor Award and awarded six additional student research prizes during … College of Social Sciences and Communication honors McIntyre, student research winners

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