UA Little Rock Alumni Association Board of Directors member Nancy Rousseau. Photo by Ben Krain.

Longtime principal joins UA Little Rock Alumni Board

As an avid educator and advocate for higher learning, Nancy Rousseau, principal of Little Rock Central High School, has agreed to be a part of the UA Little Rock Alumni Board in hopes of furthering the image of the university. Continue reading “Longtime principal joins UA Little Rock Alumni Board”

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Central High research student from UA Little Rock named Google Science Fair State Winner

A Little Rock Central High School senior who conducted research under the mentorship of a UA Little Rock faculty member has been named the Google Science Fair State Winner from Arkansas.   Continue reading “Central High research student from UA Little Rock named Google Science Fair State Winner”

UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6

This weekend nearly 300 middle and high school students from across Arkansas will convene at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Saturday, April 6, to show off their science skills in the 9th annual Arkansas Science Olympiad.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6”

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”

Little Rock students compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, PA on May 13-18, 2018.

Central Arkansas high school students win big at international science, engineering fair

Little Rock high school students who took top prizes at the Central Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair held earlier this year at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently advanced to the international competition where two students won big awards. Continue reading “Central Arkansas high school students win big at international science, engineering fair”

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UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6-7

This weekend more than 300 middle- and high-school students from across Arkansas will convene at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 8th annual Arkansas Science Olympiad, which is coordinated through the university’s STEM Education Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6-7”

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Arkansas students to perform at Shakespeare Scene Festival March 8-9

About 300 elementary,  junior high, and high school students from central Arkansas will perform at the Shakespeare Scene Festival on Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Arkansas students to perform at Shakespeare Scene Festival March 8-9”

Tracey McMillon-Roland

UA Little Rock alum authors book about challenging life in Arkansas

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate authored a powerful book about growing up in the projects, earning a college education as a single parent and foster parent to her five younger siblings, and building a successful career to support her family.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alum authors book about challenging life in Arkansas”

Arkansas students to perform at Shakespeare Scene Festival

Junior high and high school students from central Arkansas will perform at the Shakespeare Scene Festival Friday, March 10, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Civil Rights leader Bernard LaFayette to speak at UA Little Rock March 14

The Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, will speak about his life and experiences as a leader in the Civil Rights movement March 14, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. 
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