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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Dr. Bernard LaFayette

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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Sandra Carmona-Garcia

UALR grad pays it forward after receiving overwhelming support

Thanks to the financial assistance she received to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a graduating student decided to dedicate her time to help high school students get into college.  Continue reading “UALR grad pays it forward after receiving overwhelming support”

Bowen to host screening of “Slavery by Another Name”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will host a free screening of the documentary “Slavery by Another Name” and a Q&A session with the author of the book that inspired the documentary on Friday, Oct. 7.  Continue reading “Bowen to host screening of “Slavery by Another Name””