UA Little Rock names new provost

Dr. Christina Drale has been named interim executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, effective Nov. 1. Continue reading “UA Little Rock names new provost”

Dr. David Belcher. Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University.

Former Provost David Belcher passes away

Dr. David Belcher, who served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock from 2003 to 2011, passed away Sunday, June 17, at the age of 60 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.  Continue reading “Former Provost David Belcher passes away”

Velmer Burton

Velmer Burton named new UA Little Rock provost

A new academic leader will soon bring the University of Arkansas at Little Rock closer to its goal of preparing students for success in the 21st century workforce. Dr. Velmer Burton Jr. is set to become UA Little Rock’s executive vice chancellor and provost on July 1.

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Provost candidates to visit University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Four finalists for the provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs position at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will visit campus beginning the week of Monday, April 17.  Continue reading “Provost candidates to visit University of Arkansas at Little Rock”

Dr. Deborah Baldwin

Deborah Baldwin will serve as interim provost of UALR

Dr. Deborah Baldwin, associate provost of collections and archives and director of the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, has been named the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Dena Kay Jones, a member of the music faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso, performed a solo piano recital at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building.

New diversity plan launched with Spanish-inspired concert

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock launched its Diversity and Inclusion Initiative with a recital by renowned pianist Dr. Dena Kay Jones Friday, Oct. 7.  Continue reading “New diversity plan launched with Spanish-inspired concert”

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UALR prepares for new academic year at University Assembly

When Dr. Zulma Toro thinks about the many ways the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is making a difference in the lives of its students, there is one story that remains close to her heart. Continue reading “UALR prepares for new academic year at University Assembly”

Dr. Julien Mirivel delivers the keynote address at the Aug. 16 Freshman Convocation at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

New students welcomed at Freshman Convocation

In the 2001 movie “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” the character Samwise Gamgee realized that when he was about to take one more step from the Shire, he would be the farthest from home he had ever been. Continue reading “New students welcomed at Freshman Convocation”

Paula Casey (middle) greets her friends and colleagues during her June 16 retirement celebration at the UALR Bailey Center.

Former U.S. Attorney Paula Casey retires from UALR

Paula Casey planned to be a lawyer for as long as she could remember, even though her mother had other ideas.

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UALR announces 2016 Faculty Excellence Awards nominees

UALR will honor some of its top faculty at the 2016 Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 14, at the George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology Auditorium.

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