UALR degree programs available at Texarkana campus
Texarkana, Ark. — This fall, Texarkana-area residents can start earning a University of Arkansas at Little Rock bachelor’s degree at a campus close to home.
Former UALR dean honored by local nonprofit
The Little Rock-based nonprofit City Connections Inc. recently dedicated a room in memory of Dr. Angela Laird Brenton, who served as former dean of the UALR College of Professional Studies.
Bacot to Lead Institute of Government
Dr. Hunter Bacot, director of a quarterly statewide public opinion survey on public policy issues in North Carolina, is the new director of UALR’s Institute of Government, Dr. Angi Brenton, dean of the College of Professional Studies, has announced.
Jazz, Juleps to Benefit Eaton Scholarship Fund
UALR’s Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology will mark the springtime tradition of the Kentucky Derby at the second annual “Jazz and Juleps” reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, 1800 Center St.
KUAR/KLRE Offers Fun, Fellowship Sept. 16
The Friends of KLRE/KUAR, the nonprofit organization that helps fund UALR Public Radio, invites listeners to its annual meeting and reception Thursday, Sept. 16.
Mass Comm Grad Student Publishes Article
Rachel Grant, graduate student in the School of Mass Communication, had her article, “The Revival: The ‘New’ Arkansas State Press, 1984-1988” published in the Southwestern Mass Communication Journal. The article was based on a paper she produced for a class taught by Dr. Dale Zacher, assistant professor in the school.
Jordan Elected to ABFM Board
Dr. Meagan Jordan, associate professor in the Institute of Government, has been elected to the executive committee of ABFM — the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management, the premier professional association in the field.
KUAR, CALS Host ‘Book Guy’ for Book Appraisal Evening July 8
UALR Public Radio and the Central Arkansas Library System will host a Book Appraisal Evening featuring Allan Stypeck, one of public radio’s “Book Guys,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Main Library, 100 Rock Street.
‘Jazz, Juleps’ to Benefit Nan Ellen East Scholarship May 25
UALR’s Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology will celebrate the springtime tradition of the Kentucky Derby with “Jazz and Juleps” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, located at 1800 Center Street.
Fourth Edition of ‘The Arkansas Flyer’ Moves to Wildwood
KUAR FM 89 will celebrate Arkansas Heritage Month with its fourth performance of “The Arkansas Flyer,” the live variety show highlighting the best of Arkansas culture and music, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Wildwood Park for the Arts.