UA Little Rock student Derrick Alexander has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year for the Academy for Easterseals Arkansas. Photo by Ben Krain.

Easterseals Arkansas honors graduating student as Volunteer of the Year

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student who is graduating this month has been recognized for his outstanding volunteer service with children in the community.  Continue reading “Easterseals Arkansas honors graduating student as Volunteer of the Year”

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UA Little Rock receives $600k to fund special education research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received more than $600,000 from the Arkansas Department of Education to fund the university’s IDEA Data and Research Center.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives $600k to fund special education research”

Cassandra Steele, director of special programs for the Little Rock School District, is the guest of honor for the 2017 Jazz and Juleps event.

Cassandra Steele to be honored at 2017 Jazz & Juleps

An educator devoted to improving the lives of special education students in Little Rock will be the guest of honor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock eighth annual Jazz & Juleps event.  Continue reading “Cassandra Steele to be honored at 2017 Jazz & Juleps”