Dean Whitman and three Arkansas engineering deans meet with U.S. Rep. French Hill. Pictured from left to right are Dean English, Associate Dean Paul Mixon, U.S. Rep. French Hill, Dean Lawrence Whitman, and Dean Neal Barlow.

Dean Whitman meets with Arkansas lawmakers in Washington

Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Technology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, traveled to Washington, D.C. Feb. 6-8 to meet with members of the Arkansas congressional delegation.  Continue reading “Dean Whitman meets with Arkansas lawmakers in Washington”

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UALR researcher Nitin Agarwal chosen for international IARIA fellowship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher is one of only five U.S.-based scientists nominated for a prestigious international IARIA fellowship.

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Donors honor memory of Michael Allen Lasiter with UALR scholarship

Former friends and colleagues are honoring the memory of Arkansas construction industry leader Michael Allen Lasiter by donating $60,000 toward helping future civil and construction engineering students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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UALR professor Nitin Agarwal earns grant to support social media research

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor continues to garner national and international support for his research into how groups use social media for potentially destructive acts.

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Congressional Robotics Caucus features Professor Cang Ye

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher was among a select group of robotics innovators who were featured at a national event — the Congressional Robotics Caucus — in Washington, D.C.

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Grant helps fund research into violent flash mobs

Thanks to a new grant, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher is expanding his investigation of cyber flash mobs — particularly those that lead to violent or damaging behavior.

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EIT to host open house

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus community and the general public are invited to an open house at the George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology.

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Dr. Mary Good to receive seventh Fribourgh Award (updated)

Dr. Mary L. Good, an innovator in economic development and technology in Arkansas, will be honored during the seventh annual Fribourgh Award Reception Sept. 15 at the Pleasant Valley Country Club.

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