Faculty Excellence nominee David Briscoe. Photo by Ben Krain.

Briscoe Elected Division II Vice President of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Dr. David Briscoe, Inaugural University Professor of Sociology and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UA Little Rock, has been elected the Division II vice president for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Continue reading “Briscoe Elected Division II Vice President of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi”

Cassandra Dean

Mother of Six Earns Fourth Degree from UA Little Rock

Cassandra Dean, a mother of six, is set to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in sociology May 14, marking the fourth degree she’s earned from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Mother of Six Earns Fourth Degree from UA Little Rock”

Sarah Beth Estes

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2022: Sarah Beth Estes

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2022: Sarah Beth Estes”

Faculty Excellence nominee David Briscoe. Photo by Ben Krain.

Briscoe Receives Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion

Dr. David Briscoe, a university professor of sociology at UA Little Rock, has recently been awarded the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion by the Chapel of Four Chaplains for his humanitarian efforts. Continue reading “Briscoe Receives Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion”

Charles W. Donaldson Student Services Center and Donaghey Student Center

Study.com Recognizes Four UA Little Rock Degree Programs

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized by Study.com as having some of the top ranking bachelor’s degree programs in web design, business analytics, sociology, and journalism.  Continue reading “Study.com Recognizes Four UA Little Rock Degree Programs”

Faculty Excellence nominee David Briscoe. Photo by Ben Krain.

Briscoe Named University Professor at UA Little Rock

Dr. David Briscoe, a professor of sociology, has the distinction of being the first UA Little Rock faculty member appointed the honorific title of university professor.  Continue reading “Briscoe Named University Professor at UA Little Rock”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected Drs. David Briscoe, Nitin Agarwal, and Bronwyn MacFarlane as the 2021 winners of the Faculty Excellence Awards. 

UA Little Rock Honors Briscoe, Agarwal, and MacFarlane as Top Professors of 2021

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected Drs. David Briscoe, Nitin Agarwal, and Bronwyn MacFarlane as the 2021 winners of the Faculty Excellence Awards.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Briscoe, Agarwal, and MacFarlane as Top Professors of 2021”

Cadence Baize

Earning bachelor’s degree puts UA Little Rock employee one step closer to fulfilling childhood dream

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee has completed her bachelor’s degree and is one step closer to fulfilling her childhood goal of becoming an advocate for the elderly.

Continue reading “Earning bachelor’s degree puts UA Little Rock employee one step closer to fulfilling childhood dream”

Tichina Taylor

UA Little Rock grad Tichina Taylor overcomes stroke to earn college degree

After her freshman year of college at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Tichina Taylor experienced a debilitating stroke. Thanks to her strong will to continue pursuing her degree, with lots of support from the UA Little Rock Disability Resource Center and Student Support Services, Taylor will graduate Dec. 14 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a certificate in nonprofit management.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock grad Tichina Taylor overcomes stroke to earn college degree”

Photo of Vickie Austin by Ben Krain.

Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15

At age 15, Vickie Austin left high school in Wynne, Arkansas, after becoming pregnant with her first child, though she always intended to finish her education.  Continue reading “Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15”