November is First-Generation College Student Celebration Month. With more than 40 percent of its student population being first-generation students, UA Little Rock is especially committed to providing resources that help this special group of students reach their potential. Continue reading “Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has hired Brandon Sollars, of Little Rock, as the coordinator of the university’s new Learning Commons. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Names Sollars as New Coordinator of Learning Commons”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a new program to help university students find and afford quality child care so they can complete their college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Launches New Program to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students”
Arkansas Money and Politics (AMP) has recognized five UA Little Rock employees on the AMP Power Women for 2021 list. Continue reading “Five UA Little Rock Employees Honored as AMP Power Women for 2021”
Heather Reed, director of Student Retention Initiatives, has been selected to join the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Student Success Advisory Council.
Continue reading “Reed Named to SREB Student Success Advisory Council”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a federal grant worth more than $581,000 from the U.S. Department of Education that will help pay child care expenses for low-income students to help them complete their college education. Continue reading “U.S. Department of Education Awards UA Little Rock $581K Grant to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $40,000 donation to create a student support fund in honor of Dr. Moira Maguire, a history professor who worked at UA Little Rock for 15 years and had a reputation of going above and beyond to help students succeed. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $40,000 Donation to Create Dr. Moira Maguire Student Support Fund for History Students”
Heather Reed, director of student retention initiatives at UA Little Rock, is one of four Phi Kappa Phi volunteers across the nation who was highlighted in celebration of National Volunteer Week. Continue reading “Reed Recognized For Volunteer Work with Phi Kappa Phi”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate honored three of its staff members for excellence in the areas of service to the university, community service, and personal growth. Continue reading “Reed, Rigby, Medlock selected as 2021 Staff Achievement Award Winners”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has hired a new student support specialist to provide students with the support and resources they need to succeed in college. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s newest student support specialist wants to help students succeed”