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”
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”
Registration for summer classes at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock opened March 30, with more than 675 classes available, including plenty of online courses. Continue reading “UA Little Rock opens summer class registration”
The spring 2019 semester is right around the corner. For students still searching for an interesting course to fill out their schedule, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has some great choices. Continue reading “Check out these unique course selections for spring 2019”
The UA Little Rock Kappa Sigma chapter awarded three scholarships to outstanding freshmen who exhibited exceptional leadership abilities in high school through community involvement, participation in student organizations, and service. Continue reading “Kappa Sigma awards scholarships to three outstanding UA Little Rock freshmen”
As part of Diversity Week at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dr. David Briscoe will present a lecture, “How Can Black Parents Rear Their Children to Be Black Americans in a Color Conscious Society?” Continue reading “Diversity Week lecture explores how black parents raise their children in a color conscious society”
Anyone who is on the lookout for an interesting course to take during the spring 2018 semester has many options recommended by the professors of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock offers unique course choices for spring 2018”
Professor Emeritus of Sociology Terry Richard-Treviño and his twin brother, Jerry Richard, have donated $11,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to start a scholarship that will support Latino students at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Professor Emeritus starts scholarship for Latino students in honor of deceased son”
Tavin Leggate has two goals in life: to end world hunger and to stop homelessness. Continue reading “8-year-old who wants to end hunger hosts food drive for Trojan Food Pantry”
A retired University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor—an advocate for the Hispanic and Latino communities—will be recognized by Just Communities of Arkansas at its humanitarian awards ceremony.
Continue reading “Professor Emeritus Terry Richard named Humanitarian of the Year”