Kristi Smith, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate, has been selected to fill a key fundraising role for the university.
Continue reading “Kristi Smith named UALR senior director of development”
The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office has given a $1 million grant to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to create a Business Innovation Clinic. Continue reading “UALR law school receives $1 million grant for Business Innovation Center”
As the 2013 Campus Campaign kicks off, committee members are reminding employees that it’s always time for UALR and every gift, like every employee, is vitally important. Continue reading “Campus Campaign kicks off, Chancellor offers match”
Last month, Philip and Deborah Palludan heard the news that no parent ever wants to hear. Continue reading “New scholarship to honor the memory of Ryan Palludan,’The Gentle Giant’”
Merrily F. Purnell Parker has donated $800,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association, the largest gift ever received by the association. Continue reading “Alumni Association receives $800,000 gift for scholarships”
Peggy Mitchell has been appointed Planned Giving Officer in the Office of Alumni and Development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Mitchell appointed planned giving officer”
Chancellor Joel E. Anderson announced that the UALR Office of Alumni Relations, parent to the UALR Alumni Association, has been moved from the university’s advancement division to the development division, effective today. Continue reading “Alumni Relations moves to Development effective July 1”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently created an endowed scholarship in the name of retired history professor C. Fred Williams in recognition of his wide-ranging achievements. Continue reading “UALR Creates C. Fred Williams Endowment in Public History”
Dr. Neyland Hester, 90, of Traskwood, a long-time administrator at UALR, died Monday, Jan. 28, at the Hot Spring County Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Continue reading “Former University Relations Director Dies”
Journalist, author, trustee of the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust, and UALR’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus John L. Ward died Thursday, Nov. 29, following a lengthy fight against cancer. He was 81.