Kassandra Torres

LULAC Honors Torres Sanchez as Student of the Year

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 750 has honored Kassandra Torres Sanchez, a junior political science major at UA Little Rock, with the organization’s 2022 Student of the Year Award.

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First-generation college students and new transfer students participate in a Welcome Week back to school event on campus.

Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students

November is First-Generation College Student Celebration Month. With more than 40 percent of its student population being first-generation students, UA Little Rock is especially committed to providing resources that help this special group of students reach their potential.  Continue reading “Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students”

Members of the SADI, Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives, participate in a group event celebrating the 90s and 2000s style with dress, music and a TikTok challenge game.

UA Little Rock to Celebrate SADI Week Aug. 28 – Sept. 2

The UA Little Rock Multicultural Center will present “M.C.chella” for the 2022-2023 annual Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives (SADI) Week. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate SADI Week Aug. 28 – Sept. 2”

Black History Month events for February 2022

UA Little Rock Hosts Lineup of Black History Month Events

The UA Little Rock community is invited to celebrate Black History Month with these great events hosted by the Multicultural Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hosts Lineup of Black History Month Events”

Lauren Wilson

Mentors That Go the Mile: Lauren Wilson

In celebration of National Mentoring Month, UA Little Rock is highlighting mentors who are making a difference in the lives of students at UA Little Rock.

Lauren Wilson, a native of Crossett who currently lives in Conway, serves as the assistant director of the Multicultural Center at UA Little Rock.

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Photo of Ibram X. Kendi by Stephen Vosssmall

Author Ibram X. Kendi shares views with UA Little Rock community during Diversity Month conversation

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, award-winning author of “How to Be an Antiracist,” spoke to more than 300 UA Little Rock students, faculty, and staff in celebration of Diversity Month on March 31.  Continue reading “Author Ibram X. Kendi shares views with UA Little Rock community during Diversity Month conversation”

Photo of Ibram X. Kendi by Stephen Vosssmall

UA Little Rock to host Ibram X. Kendi as closing Diversity Month Speaker

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning historian and author of “How to Be an Antiracist,” as the final speaker for Diversity Month.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Ibram X. Kendi as closing Diversity Month Speaker”

Lauren Wilson

Love of Helping Students Leads to Inspiration for New Assistant Director of Multicultural Center

As an undergraduate student, Lauren Wilson, a native of Crossett, Arkansas, said the time she spent at her university’s multicultural center made a huge impact on her life. Continue reading “Love of Helping Students Leads to Inspiration for New Assistant Director of Multicultural Center”

Spencer Paysinger

UA Little Rock to host Fireside Chat with NFL Star Spencer Paysinger

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a fireside conversation with Spencer Paysinger, former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion, on Tuesday, Feb. 23.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Fireside Chat with NFL Star Spencer Paysinger”