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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”

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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”

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UA Little Rock honors employees, departments making a difference in students’ lives

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recognized 57 faculty and staff members as well as 24 departments and programs who have made an impact in the lives of graduating students.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock honors employees, departments making a difference in students’ lives”

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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”

Dr. Michael Craw and Dr. Tusty ten Bensel

Neighborhood is key factor in recidivism rates for ex-offenders in Arkansas

The neighborhood that a person recently released from prison lives in is a key factor in whether that person will eventually return to prison, according to a study by two professors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Neighborhood is key factor in recidivism rates for ex-offenders in Arkansas”

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Volunteers needed to mentor youth offenders re-entering society

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Criminal Justice is seeking volunteers for the second year of a mentoring program to help youth offenders successfully re-enter society after being in the juvenile justice system during the 2018-19 school year.  Continue reading “Volunteers needed to mentor youth offenders re-entering society”