Participants and family members enjoy a reception at UA Little Rock in honor of a new program to help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities enter the workforce. The program is a partnership between the university and Easterseals Arkansas.

UA Little Rock launches program with Easterseals Arkansas

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Easterseals Arkansas recently joined forces to launch a post-secondary education program on the UA Little Rock campus for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Leah Thorvilson

UALR’s Leah Thorvilson wins professional cycling contract

Leah Thorvilson, director of development and external relations for the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, earned a professional cycling contract after taking part in a talent search for female cyclists.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UALR online health sciences program highlighted as one of the best in the nation

The online education programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock continue to garner national attention as the university’s online health education and promotion program was ranked among the best in the country. 
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UALR kicks off annual United Way campaign

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is supporting the community with the annual Heart of Arkansas United Way campaign Dec. 5-20. Continue reading “UALR kicks off annual United Way campaign”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UALR scholarship program addresses shortage of science and math teachers in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is hoping to fill a shortage of science and mathematics teachers in Arkansas by offering up to $20,000 in scholarships to eligible juniors and seniors.  Continue reading “UALR scholarship program addresses shortage of science and math teachers in Arkansas”

Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Johnny Key (left) and Assistant Commissioner Ivy Pfeffer (right) discuss the state of education in Arkansas with UALR education faculty Sept. 22. Photo by Brad Sims.

Arkansas Education Commissioner addresses UALR faculty

About 10 years ago, Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Johnny Key heard something that still saddens him to this day.

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Mark Krain

Scholarship named for longtime UALR professor Mark Krain

Anonymous donation funds endowed scholarship for UALR social work students

Mark Krain spent more than four decades as a dedicated college professor teaching students how to prepare for a successful life and career.

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Angela Sewall

UALR emeritus dean to lead national leadership academy for university administrators

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock emeritus dean has been selected to lead a national leadership academy for new administrators in higher education.

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Brett Powell

Alumnus, former associate vice chancellor to lead state higher ed

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has appointed a UALR alumnus to be the next director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Continue reading “Alumnus, former associate vice chancellor to lead state higher ed”