Terry Richard-Treviño

Professor Emeritus Terry Richard named Humanitarian of the Year

A retired University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor—an advocate for the Hispanic and Latino communities—will be recognized by Just Communities of Arkansas at its humanitarian awards ceremony. 
Continue reading “Professor Emeritus Terry Richard named Humanitarian of the Year”

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”

Jerry Richard Trevino, Denilson Mendez, Sandra Carmona, and Terry Richard Trevino

LULAC presents $1,000 scholarship to student in need

When Denilson Mendez was 4, his mother brought him to the United States so he could have a better life.  Continue reading “LULAC presents $1,000 scholarship to student in need”

UALR students receiving scholarships include Sharon Aldama, Jesus Avila Rojas, Crystal Alvarez, Sandra Carmona Garcia, Natali Carmona Garcia, Daniel Diaz-Artega, Adrianna Duran, Andrea Elias, Noemi Garcia, Brenda Ibarra, Georgina Lopez, Denilson Mendez, Luz Mendoza, Alma Morales Guardado, Vivian Pineda, Mariano Ramirez, Erika Ramos, Celina Reyes-Vasquez, Alondra Rodriguez, Yazmin Santillan, Edgar Suarez-Novia, Guadalupe Torres, Claudia Vargas, Daisy Vasquez, Jorge Vasquez, and Lizette Vazquez.

UALR students to receive League of United Latin American Citizens scholarships

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will award scholarships to 26 University of Arkansas at Little Rock students at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. 
Continue reading “UALR students to receive League of United Latin American Citizens scholarships”

Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment

Thirteen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students received recognition at the 2014 League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) 750 Little Rock Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 25 at the Clinton President Center. Continue reading “Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment”

LULAC scholarship helps student live dream

Yolanda Guadalupe Anzora was born in El Salvador, but has found herself reaching her dream of obtaining a higher education in America. Continue reading “LULAC scholarship helps student live dream”

Graduate encourages others to pursue degree

When Ricardo Alvarez received his diploma from Central High School in Little Rock, he initially planned to accept scholarships to play college football. Continue reading “Graduate encourages others to pursue degree”

Sociology professor leads as director of largest Latino organization

Many may now recognize LULAC, The League of United Latin American Citizens, as the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Continue reading “Sociology professor leads as director of largest Latino organization”

LULAC scholarship banquet recognizes Latino academic achievement

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe congratulated 40 Latino and Hispanic scholarship recipients during the League of United Latin American Citizens’ annual scholarship banquet held Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Governor’s Mansion. Continue reading “LULAC scholarship banquet recognizes Latino academic achievement”