Dr. John Kirk

UA Little Rock professors featured in podcasts recalling city’s conflicted past

As the director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History, Dr. John Kirk often serves as an expert source for journalists, students, and researchers looking to learn more about Arkansas’s history in race relations and civil rights.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock professors featured in podcasts recalling city’s conflicted past”

Graduate Vivian Littrell, right, reacts with tears of joy after her niece Chauntee Coleman, left, makes a surprise visit to Littrell;s graduation ceremony at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Surprise family visit makes commencement even more special for UA Little Rock grad

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate got the surprise of a lifetime when her family from California flew all night to surprise her on graduation day.  Continue reading “Surprise family visit makes commencement even more special for UA Little Rock grad”

UALR sign at the entrance on S. University Dr near University Plaza on January 28, 2016.

UA Little Rock receives $21,000 for criminal justice scholarships in honor of John Boyeskie

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $21,000 gift to provide student scholarships in honor of the late John Boyeskie, a 1999 graduate of UA Little Rock.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives $21,000 for criminal justice scholarships in honor of John Boyeskie”

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UA Little Rock’s online master’s criminal justice programs earns top rank

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s online master’s degree program in criminal justice has been ranked among the best in the country for the second time in 2019. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s online master’s criminal justice programs earns top rank”

UA Little Rock police officers

UA Little Rock criminal justice program earns top marks

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Criminal Justice Program has been ranked among the best in the country.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock criminal justice program earns top marks”

Men's basketball player Brandon Brady faces off against an opponent in the Jack Stephens Center.

Student-athlete looks forward to future as sports trainer, coach

Brandon Brady, who is pursuing a master’s degree in sport management at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, can’t imagine a better future than to help young student-athletes pursue their dreams.  Continue reading “Student-athlete looks forward to future as sports trainer, coach”

Tim Brown is pictured in the old bell tower in Little Rock's Centennial Park. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock professor studies rural gangs in Mississippi

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is shedding light on gangs in rural communities that have a connection to urban gangs in Chicago.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock professor studies rural gangs in Mississippi”