Sandra Carmona-Garcia

UALR grad pays it forward after receiving overwhelming support

Thanks to the financial assistance she received to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a graduating student decided to dedicate her time to help high school students get into college.  Continue reading “UALR grad pays it forward after receiving overwhelming support”

Emily Phillips and Everett Elam

First Tapas and Travel event to support UALR study abroad programs

The first Tapas and Travel, a social event supporting University of Arkansas at Little Rock Study Abroad programs, will feature two award-winning fiddlers in the heart of the historic Quapaw Quarter.  Continue reading “First Tapas and Travel event to support UALR study abroad programs”

Denzel Jenkins

UALR student wins national scholarship to study abroad

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has received a National Gilman Scholarship to help fulfill his dream of studying abroad.

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UALR offers new certificate in professional Spanish

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering a new interdisciplinary certificate in professional Spanish this fall that will help students develop a strong working foundation in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.

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UALR holds new course on U.S. Latino drama and performance in the community

A new interdisciplinary course at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will explore how theatre and performance can be used to address social problems by studying the work of Latino artist-activists from the United States.

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UALR Spanish student gains experience through new internship program

A new internship program for Spanish majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is providing a unique community service opportunity for nonprofit organizations that serve the Arkansas Hispanic community.

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Chloe Deaton named Whitbeck Award winner

A Donaghey Scholar who taught women in Nicaragua how to support themselves by making metal jewelry and selling their creations online is the recipient of the 2016 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award.

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Spanish major hones skills in Costa Rica

When University of Arkansas at Little Rock junior Forrest Goss received a substantial tax return in 2014, he decided to take a trip somewhere he’d never been. He chose Costa Rica — a place where he could practice and build confidence in his second language.

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