Photo composite of UA Little Rock graduate student Nora Bouzihay who studied in Dubai

UA Little Rock student selected for minority women business owner accelerator program

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has been selected for a competitive new entrepreneur accelerator program for early-stage, minority, and women-owned businesses in Arkansas.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock student selected for minority women business owner accelerator program”

Photo composite of UA Little Rock graduate student Nora Bouzihay who studied in Dubai

Student entrepreneur honored with Rising Star Award

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has been honored as an entrepreneur with a startup that is making a difference. Continue reading “Student entrepreneur honored with Rising Star Award”

Photo by BENJAMIN KRAIN --03/26/18--Graduate student Nora Bouzihay brought the Human Library project to the UALR campus. Bouzihay is from Morocco and studied in Dubai.

First-generation college student builds legacy through education

Nora Bouzihay, a doctoral student of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, became the influence that she wanted to see. She was the first female in her family to graduate from high school, attend college, obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree, and pursue a doctorate. Continue reading “First-generation college student builds legacy through education”

Dr. Rebecca Glazier, director of the UALR Model Arab League, addresses the Arkansas high school participants of the Model Arab League March 4.

High school students to participate in Model Arab League

More than 150 Arkansas high school students will participate in an annual international leadership program that gives students a taste of life as an international diplomat.  Continue reading “High school students to participate in Model Arab League”

World Hijab Day 2018

UA Little Rock students celebrate World Hijab Day

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students came out in droves to support the Muslim Student Association’s second annual World Hijab Day event on Thursday, Feb. 1. Continue reading “UA Little Rock students celebrate World Hijab Day”