A group photo of the 2021-22 Executive Board for Bowen's OutLaw Legal Society.

OutLaw Legal Society named law school’s student organization of the year

Each year, the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law Student Affairs Office selects a Student Organization of the Year. Selection is based on their community involvement, on-campus engagement, and volunteerism.

The 2021 Student Organization of the Year is OutLaw Legal Society. They also received the award for 2019.

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UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas

Criminal justice researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are investigating the unique challenges and barriers faced by homeless LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) adults in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas”

UA Little Rock students return with important ideas from LGBTQ conference

Four University of Arkansas at Little Rock students presented ways that the campus community can become LGBTQ friendly during a Jan. 30 Alliance meeting. Continue reading “UA Little Rock students return with important ideas from LGBTQ conference”

Faculty members, campus organizations honored as ‘Awesome Allies’

University of Arkansas at Little Rock professors and campus organizations were honored as “Awesome Allies” by The Alliance during an awards ceremony on Dec. 12.  Continue reading “Faculty members, campus organizations honored as ‘Awesome Allies’”

Dylan Wright overlooks Esquel in Argentina's Chubut province, where he and fellow students learned about local organized resistance to large mines.

UA Little Rock student researches the role of Argentinian films in LGBTQ rights

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student spent the summer at a prestigious study abroad program where he examined Argentina’s films to determine the role they play in citizens’ LGBTQ rights.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock student researches the role of Argentinian films in LGBTQ rights”

Diversity Week set for March 26-30

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an array of events for this year’s Diversity Week, including lunch-and-learns, a Human Library, movies and films, art, Safe Zone training, and an international food and dance festival. Continue reading “Diversity Week set for March 26-30”

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Conference will raise awareness of suicide in LGBTQ community

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a conference to raise awareness about the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community and suicide risk and prevention on Saturday, March 10.  Continue reading “Conference will raise awareness of suicide in LGBTQ community”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association will host its fourth annual party for all UA Little Rock alumni in the Washington, D.C., area Thursday, July 27.

UA Little to host event for Washington, D.C. alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association will host its fourth annual party for all UA Little Rock alumni in the Washington, D.C., area Thursday, July 27. Continue reading “UA Little to host event for Washington, D.C. alumni”

Student organizations at the UALR Bowen School of Law made a donation of $2,500 worth of appliances and furnishings to Luci’s Place to help the organization open the first transitional living shelter for homeless LGBTQ youth in Arkansas.

UALR Bowen law student organizations donate to Lucie’s Place

 

Student organizations from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law are helping to make a difference for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth in Arkansas.  Continue reading “UALR Bowen law student organizations donate to Lucie’s Place”