Members of Gary Geissler's advertising development course prepare for a global competition

UALR team a finalist in global competition

Seven continents, 7 billion people — one global community united in challenging violent extremism.

That’s the concept behind the #7Strong brand that University of Arkansas at Little Rock business students created in an advertising development course taught by marketing and advertising Professor Gary Geissler.

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Sheena Howell

Sheena Howell named director of development for Business College

Sheena Howell, who has worked as director of development for Trojan Athletics at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the past year, has been named director of development and external relations for UALR’s College of Business.

“I am pleased to have Sheena join us. I had the opportunity to work with her when she was a marketing student and during her time with Trojan athletics. As a graduate of our program, she will bring a unique perspective to our community, friends, and donors,” said Dr. Jane P. Wayland, Stephen Harrow Smith dean of the College of Business.

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Blake Norman head shot

Campus invited to Global Entrepreneurship Week activities

Blake Norman has the “trep” (entrepreneurial) mindset.

Having launched his own business – an outdoor gear and apparel store – at age 23 while in grad school, Norman understands the ingenuity and energy required to be an entrepreneur and a student.

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Scott Teague with family

University honors Business College alumni

Scott Teague had big news to share — but he didn’t get the response he expected.

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Elyse Eriksson

Export workshop set to help small businesses go global

Exporting expert Elyse Erikkson will share her eight-step approach for new exporters Oct. 15 in Little Rock.

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2015-16 College of Business Ambassadors

College of Business announces student ambassadors

This year’s University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business Ambassadors group includes 11 students from diverse backgrounds.

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Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana classroom

UALR degree programs available at Texarkana campus

Texarkana, Ark. — This fall, Texarkana-area residents can start earning a University of Arkansas at Little Rock bachelor’s degree at a campus close to home.

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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”

MBA Team Finishes Second at Investment Challenge

A debut performance by the team of students from UALR’s College of Business at the Mid-South Investment Challenge earned a second place finish in the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Societies of Arkansas, Memphis, and Mississippi competition.

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