University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UALR to host International Celebration Week Nov. 14-17

Hundreds of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, employees, and families will gather for an international Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 16.

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Mark Glidden, the new director of campus living, demonstrates the use of a fire extinguisher during the RA fire training at UALR's West Hall.

Glidden named new director of campus living

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Marc Glidden its new director of campus living and assistant dean of students.

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Rikki Turner

Turner named assistant vice provost for student affairs

As someone who has spent the past decade working in student housing, Rikki Turner could write a book about the strange, late-night phone calls she receives in the middle of the night.

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Patricia Hill Collins

Author, sociologist Patricia Hill Collins to present “Still Brave?” lecture

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Cooper Honors Program in English will host Patricia Hill Collins, sociologist and author of seminal works on black feminism and race scholarship, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building.

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Trojan mascot surrounded by lights

UALR family invited to ‘Home Sweet Homecoming’

There’s a twist to this year’s University of Arkansas at Little Rock homecoming: The university will host the annual celebration in November.

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SGA launches fight song lyric competition

The deadline for the fight song lyric competition is fast approaching, according to members of the UALR Student Government Association. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 23. The competition, which seeks to promote camaraderie and school spirit. Continue reading “SGA launches fight song lyric competition”

Hispanic Heritage Month honored through special events

The UALR Office of Campus Life in conjunction with the Hispanic/Latino Initiative is hosting several activities in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Continue reading “Hispanic Heritage Month honored through special events”

Trojan spirit soars as Freshman Convocation tradition continues

Trojan spirit was alive and well on Friday, Aug. 15, as students, faculty, administrators, and staff welcomed the freshman class to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus during Convocation 2014. Continue reading “Trojan spirit soars as Freshman Convocation tradition continues”

Trojan Daze beckons students with exciting lineup of festivities

An exciting lineup of free activities for all students continues as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus celebrates Trojan Daze – the Welcome Week festivities for fall 2014. Continue reading “Trojan Daze beckons students with exciting lineup of festivities”

UALR gives over 700 lbs of clothing to Goodwill

Goodwill Week, which takes place the first full week of May, was established to promote awareness of the organization’s life-changing mission. UALR staff and students recently contributed to that mission by collecting more than 700 pounds of clothing during its annual “Career Closet Suit Drive.” Continue reading “UALR gives over 700 lbs of clothing to Goodwill”