SLUFY celebrates 40th anniversary 

The gifted and talented kids attending UA Little Rock’s Summer Laureate University for Youth (SLUFY) are doing the cool things they don’t get to do in a typical school classroom. They’ve designed roller coasters and mixed potions. They’ve built caves, launched rockets, solved mysteries, broken codes, created art, and even cracked a few eggs in their quest to design a safe car. And while they’re having lots of fun, they’ve also learned a thing or two.   Continue reading “SLUFY celebrates 40th anniversary “

New lease, improvement projects planned for UA Little Rock student center

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and eStem High School have reached a lease agreement that provides eStem with an alternative space for its high school students to dine and relax instead of in the Donaghey Student Center. Continue reading “New lease, improvement projects planned for UA Little Rock student center”

UA Little Rock, eStem reach agreement

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, eStem High School, and the University of Arkansas System Office have reached an agreement on a plan to relieve congestion in the Donaghey Student Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock, eStem reach agreement”

New degree leads to dream career for single dad

Less than 48 hours after Anthony Alexander graduates from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication on Dec. 15, he will begin his dream job as the dean of students at eStem Elementary School in Little Rock.   Continue reading “New degree leads to dream career for single dad”

2018-19 Donaghey Scholars

UA Little Rock announces Donaghey Scholars for 2018-19

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock welcomes 25 new Donaghey Scholars for the 2018-2019 academic year. Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces Donaghey Scholars for 2018-19”

Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity

UA Little Rock’s 2018 Racial Attitudes Conference will discuss race, ethnicity, and education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity will examine Pulaski County residents’ views on race, ethnicity, and education during the 15th annual Racial Attitudes in Pulaski County Conference on Tuesday, April 24.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s 2018 Racial Attitudes Conference will discuss race, ethnicity, and education”

UA Little Rock STEM Education Center to host girls’ STEM conference

Middle school girls from around central Arkansas will be on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus on Friday, April 13, for the Girls STEM Leadership Conference organized by UA Little Rock’s STEM Education Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock STEM Education Center to host girls’ STEM conference”

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Miller brings holiday cheer to nursing home residents

A former University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee is helping to bring the holiday spirit to the residents of one Little Rock nursing home.  Continue reading “Miller brings holiday cheer to nursing home residents”

Old editorial cartoon on the Geneva negotiations and the prospect of a nuclear freeze

Symposium puts spotlight on the influence of political cartoons

Educators, students, and members of the general public are invited to a free symposium on the influence of political cartoons. Continue reading “Symposium puts spotlight on the influence of political cartoons”