Steve Foster

First-Generation Student Finds It’s Never Too Late For an Old Dog to Learn New Tricks at College

First-generation college student and entrepreneur Steve Foster has worn many different hats in his life – everything from a merchant marine to an owner of a liquor distribution company to a marketing consultant. Continue reading “First-Generation Student Finds It’s Never Too Late For an Old Dog to Learn New Tricks at College”

Drew Higginbothom

Drew Higginbothom: Giving Back is the Right Thing to Do

Drew Higginbothom, an insurance agent from Forrest City, Arkansas, has always understood the value of education. Continue reading “Drew Higginbothom: Giving Back is the Right Thing to Do”

UA Little Rock’s new flexible MBA program offers best of online, face-to-face classes

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering Master of Business Administration (MBA) students the opportunity to embrace the best of on-campus and online learning through a new flexible MBA program.

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College of Business to honor Jay Heflin, Rajesh Chokhani as Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business will honor two Little Rock businessmen at its Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 23. Jay Heflin with Legacy Termite and Pest Control has been named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, and Welspun Chief Operating Officer Rajesh Chokhani will receive the Dean’s Award for Excellence. Continue reading “College of Business to honor Jay Heflin, Rajesh Chokhani as Distinguished Alumni”

UA Little Rock’s Hadden recognized as industry Pacesetter

Ian Hadden, director of Energy Management Services at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named a 2019 Pacesetter for the educational facilities management industry. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Hadden recognized as industry Pacesetter”

Little Rock couple’s $37,000 gift endows business scholarship

University of Arkansas at Little Rock business and finance students can now look forward to an additional scholarship to help them complete their dream of finishing a college education, thanks to a generous gift from a community-minded Little Rock couple. Continue reading “Little Rock couple’s $37,000 gift endows business scholarship”

UA Little Rock College of Business

UA Little Rock announces new MBA program concentrations, graduate certificates

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business has added two new concentrations, business analytics and financial accounting data analysis, to its Master of Business Administration Program as well as matching graduate certificates that will begin during the fall 2019 semester.   Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces new MBA program concentrations, graduate certificates”

UA Little Rock alumni Josh Davenport (left) and Heather Nelson (right) founded their energy efficiency company, Seal Energy Solutions, in North Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock alumni at forefront of Arkansas energy efficiency, solar market

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni are taking the Little Rock energy efficiency and solar industries by storm, providing their customers with solutions that are helping the environment and saving them money at the same time.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alumni at forefront of Arkansas energy efficiency, solar market”

Laura Fine, ASBTDC state director, congratulates 2018 State Star Whitney Horton (left).

ASBTDC business consultant honored as State Star

Whitney Horton of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center was recognized as a 2018 State Star at the 38th Annual America’s SBDC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Sept. 4-7.  Continue reading “ASBTDC business consultant honored as State Star”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock International Business Program is offering a study abroad trip to Prague, Czech Republic, that will highlight the country’s culture, business, and entrepreneurship during spring break 2019.

International Business program offers study abroad trip to Prague

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock International Business Program is offering a study abroad trip to Prague, Czech Republic, that will highlight the country’s culture, business, and entrepreneurship during spring break 2019.  Continue reading “International Business program offers study abroad trip to Prague”