Fernandez Evans

UALR student veteran plans career in health education in honor of family

When Fernandez Evans graduates from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Dec. 17, his thoughts will be on his mother who passed away shortly after he was accepted to UALR.  Continue reading “UALR student veteran plans career in health education in honor of family”

Veteran Villages of America donated a car to Destinie Boren, the daughter of National Guard member Bruce Boren of Dover, Arkansas. Pictured, from left to right, are Kathy Oliverio, UALR director of military success, Mark Diggs, Chancellor Andrew Rogerson, Destinie Boren, Mike Ross, chairman of the board of directors of Veteran Villages of America and Bill Asti.

UALR student wins car, donates it to friend

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student received a car from a veterans’ nonprofit organization and paid the generosity forward by giving the car to a friend in need.  Continue reading “UALR student wins car, donates it to friend”

Veterans Day flags

UALR to be recognized as Purple Heart University

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be honored as a Purple Heart University during Hometown Hero Night on Nov. 18.  Continue reading “UALR to be recognized as Purple Heart University”

Kathy Oliverio, UALR director of military student success, stand at VFW Post 9095 in Little Rock.

UALR receives grant to renovate Student Veteran Center

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $9,963 grant from Student Veterans of America and The Home Depot Foundation to renovate space on campus to create a Student Veteran Center.

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