Howell Fielder

Former dairy farmer finds new career, earns MBA from UA Little Rock

Howell Andrew Fielder grew up working on his family’s dairy farm in Guy, Arkansas, where the whole world became a classroom filled with science experiments.  Continue reading “Former dairy farmer finds new career, earns MBA from UA Little Rock”

Steven Ward (middle), chief operating officer of TME, presents a check to program co-founders Bob Adams, former vice chancellor for finance and administration, and Dave Millay, associate vice chancellor for facilities management. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

UA Little Rock Facilities Management receives $50,000 gift

Little Rock engineering company Bernhard TME has announced a $50,000 gift to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Facilities Management Event Fund, which provides scholarships to facilities management employees.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Facilities Management receives $50,000 gift”

Four UALR staff members and one family member earned their college degrees in December 2016, thanks to a scholarship program from the Facilities Management Department. The fall 2016 graduates, from left to right, include Rayme Wilson, Jesse Wilson, Devin Banks, Brenda Glover, and Cindy McDonald.

Scholarship program helps students graduate from UALR

Five students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock proudly walked across the stage at Jack Stephens Center on Dec. 17 to receive their college diplomas, thanks in large part to a scholarship program from the Facilities Management Department.  Continue reading “Scholarship program helps students graduate from UALR”

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UALR employee appointed to State Historic Preservation Committee

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed a University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Continue reading “UALR employee appointed to State Historic Preservation Committee”

Inside UALR's new on-campus power plant

University reducing utility costs, greenhouse gas emissions

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and TME of Little Rock unveiled a new power generation plant on campus that is an important part of the university’s initiative to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions significantly in the coming years.

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GolfFEST raises money for UALR employees

In three years, the Facilities Education Scholarship has helped 50 University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees and family members continue their education. GolfFEST made this program possible and has helped six recipients earn the credits needed to graduate.

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