UA Little Rock social work graduate Cadie Foscue bought her house in the Oak Forest neighborhood through the University District first time homebuyer program. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock alum becomes homeowner through University District affordable housing program

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate has achieved her dream of becoming a homeowner with the help of the University District’s First Time Homebuyer Program.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alum becomes homeowner through University District affordable housing program”

Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail. Photo by Lonnie Timmons/UA Little Rock Communications.

Grant will support purchase of Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail markers to honor Elaine 12

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity received a $4,000 grant from Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock’s Social Justice Advocacy Committee toward the purchase of markers for the 2019 Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail.  Continue reading “Grant will support purchase of Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail markers to honor Elaine 12”

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UA Little Rock, Emergency Management office host sports event risk management training Feb. 12-13

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Police Department, in partnership with the City of Little Rock Office of Emergency Management, will host the Sports Event Risk Management workshop Feb. 12-13.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock, Emergency Management office host sports event risk management training Feb. 12-13”

ASBTDC to offer free business start-up workshops

This fall, aspiring central Arkansas entrepreneurs can take advantage of free business startup workshops presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center in partnership with the City of Little Rock. Continue reading “ASBTDC to offer free business start-up workshops”

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Professor wins award for study showing connection between neighborhood, homeowner’s association and higher property values

Homeowners in the Little Rock area who are looking for a long-term return on their investment should look for neighborhoods with a neighborhood or homeowner’s association, according to a study by a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor.  Continue reading “Professor wins award for study showing connection between neighborhood, homeowner’s association and higher property values”

The UA Little Rock football team that attended the 1948 Sugar Bowl.

UA Little Rock seeks community input for next phase of football, marching band feasibility study

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking input from the university community and the public to assess whether UA Little Rock should implement a football and marching band program.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock seeks community input for next phase of football, marching band feasibility study”

Football feasibility study

UA Little Rock seeks community input for football, marching band feasibility study

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is entering into the next phase of a feasibility study to assess whether the university should implement a football and marching band program.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock seeks community input for football, marching band feasibility study”

A delegation from Little Rock attends the dedication ceremony for Michael Warrick's sculpture, "Youth," which was gifted to Hanam City, South Korea. The group includes (L to R) Robert Coon, Warrick, Joon Park, Ashvin Vibhakar, and Melanie Berman.

Sister Cities Sculpture finds permanent home in South Korea

With hundreds of people gathered around, Michael Warrick, while wearing pure white gloves that matched the chilly Dec. 15, 2017, weather, pulled on a golden rope to reveal a beautiful 7-foot sculpture previously hidden by a white satin sheet.  Continue reading “Sister Cities Sculpture finds permanent home in South Korea”

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Information technology students make a difference with capstone projects

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students who are completing a minor in information technology are using their skills to help nonprofit organizations and city governments in central and northwest Arkansas.  Continue reading “Information technology students make a difference with capstone projects”