Chancellor Drale

UA Little Rock Receives Unprecedented $25 Million Gift for Scholarships and Student Success

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received the largest single gift in the institution’s 93-year history, announced during the May 21 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. The $25 million gift from an anonymous donor will support the university’s strategic enrollment management plan and help UA Little Rock students achieve a world-class education.
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Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Christina Drale

In this special series for Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women leaders who are making a difference at the university. Dr. Christina Drale serves as the first female chancellor of UA Little Rock.  Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Christina Drale”

William "Cody" Decker

Decker named Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. William “Cody” Decker the permanent vice chancellor of student affairs, effective April 1. Continue reading “Decker named Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UA Little Rock”

UA Little Rock employees in the Office of Financial Aid receive tote bags after completing 100 percent participation in the Campus Campaign.

UA Little Rock faculty and staff exceed national fundraising average in Campus Campaign

More than 50 percent of faculty and staff members at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock contributed to the 2019 ALL IN Campus Campaign. Nationwide, just 25 percent of college employees give to their institutions. Continue reading “UA Little Rock faculty and staff exceed national fundraising average in Campus Campaign”

Kaycee Greenwood (middle) congratulates Edie Stewart (left), Chancellor Christina Drale (right), and Kathy Oliverio (far right) for receiving the Patriot Award.

Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale, Edie Stewart, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, and Kathy Oliverio, director of military student success, were recognized for their efforts to support military service members this month. Continue reading “Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock”

Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12

The 12 exonerated defendants from the 1919 Elaine Massacre will become a permanent part of the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail on Nov. 5. Markers commemorating each of them will be unveiled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave.  Continue reading “Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12”

Dr. Alexandru Biris is chief scientist and director of the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences at UA Little Rock.

U.S. Department of Defense awards UA Little Rock $5.6 million grant to develop bone regeneration technology

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a $5.6 million grant to advance the NuCress™ scaffold, a groundbreaking bone regeneration technology. Continue reading “U.S. Department of Defense awards UA Little Rock $5.6 million grant to develop bone regeneration technology”

George Lee

Lee to Lead UA Little Rock Athletic Department

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christy Drale has named George Lee, current senior associate athletic director and CFO, as the new athletic director for the UA Little Rock Trojans. Continue reading “Lee to Lead UA Little Rock Athletic Department”

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 “