Christine Jones is the Graduate Assistant for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. Photo by Ben Krain.

Jones Honored with Three Scholarships, Two Internships

Christine Jones, of Cabot, is a blogger, writer, editor, and graduate student in the Professional and Technical Writing Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Jones Honored with Three Scholarships, Two Internships”

UA Little Rock student artist Emma Chambers, center right, poses in front of her winning mural with Student Government Association president Landon McKay, left, Chancellor Christy Drale center left, and Nancy Hamilton, Faculty Senate Building and Grounds committee member, far right, during a dedication ceremony for the mural at the Ottenheimer Library on campus. Chambers, a junior Bachelor of Fine Arts major with a concentration in painting, won the first student mural competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Student Government Association, in conjunction with the Faculty Senate Building and Grounds committee, created the mural contest open to all UA Little Rock students. Chambers received more than 750 votes and $1000 for her design of swimming koi fish.

UA Little Rock Dedicates New Student Mural “Koi” in Ottenheimer Library

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock dedicated a new student mural in the lobby of Ottenheimer Library during a ceremony on May 11.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Dedicates New Student Mural “Koi” in Ottenheimer Library”

Landon DeKay

Graduating SGA President DeKay Headed to George Mason University to Pursue Law Degree

After just three years at UA Little Rock, Landon DeKay, of Maumelle, has completed his studies one year ahead of schedule and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science this month. Continue reading “Graduating SGA President DeKay Headed to George Mason University to Pursue Law Degree”

Emma Chambers' winning design for the student mural competition

UA Little Rock’s New Mural to be Unveiled May 11

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will unveil a new mural at Ottenheimer Library on Tuesday, May 11, that was chosen by thousands of students and employees at UA Little Rock.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s New Mural to be Unveiled May 11”

UA Little Rock students honor one-of-a-kind faculty members

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are honoring faculty members who have made a positive impact in their lives through the 2021 We Heart Our Faculty Awards.   Continue reading “UA Little Rock students honor one-of-a-kind faculty members”

Emma Chambers is the winner of UA Little Rock's first student mural competition.

Chambers wins UA Little Rock student mural competition

Emma Chambers, a junior Bachelor of Fine Arts major with a concentration in painting, has won the first student mural competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.   Continue reading “Chambers wins UA Little Rock student mural competition”

UA Little Rock to host University Assembly April 2

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold the University Assembly meeting virtually at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host University Assembly April 2”

Student Mural Contest Open for Submissions

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association has teamed up with the Faculty Senate Buildings and Grounds Committee to sponsor a contest permitting students to compete for the chance to construct a mural on campus. Continue reading “Student Mural Contest Open for Submissions”

The event, “The Making of a Leader: An Open Discussion with Prominent Black Community Leaders,” will take place Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. The event will feature Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Sen. Joyce Elliott, and Jannie Cotton, a mental health policy leader and advocate.

UA Little Rock to hold virtual conversation with Mayor Scott, Sen. Elliott, and Jannie Cotton

As a celebration of Black History Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association will hold a virtual conversation with prominent Black leaders in Arkansas.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to hold virtual conversation with Mayor Scott, Sen. Elliott, and Jannie Cotton”

Donovan Launches Virtual Mentorship Program for Students and Young Professionals

UA Little Rock alumnus Connor Donovan has launched a new virtual mentorship platform that connects students and young adults with professionals who serve as mentors who provide education and career support. Continue reading “Donovan Launches Virtual Mentorship Program for Students and Young Professionals”