University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Middle Eastern Studies Program seeking grant applications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for grants to support pedagogy, campus activities, student research in Middle Eastern studies.  Continue reading “Middle Eastern Studies Program seeking grant applications”

UA Little Rock students study art and architecture in Germany

Seven University of Arkansas at Little Rock students traveled to Germany this summer for a unique opportunity to experience the art and architecture of Germany.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students study art and architecture in Germany”

Erica Olson, of Gassville, Arkansas, received $2,500 from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program to study at the University of Granada: Center of Modern Languages in Spain during the fall semester. Photo by Ben Krain/UA Little Rock Communications.

Olson receives Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Spain

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has received a prestigious Gilman Scholarship, so she can study abroad in Spain to improve her language skills to better serve her future Spanish-speaking patients.  Continue reading “Olson receives Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Spain”

While touring Parliament, the study abroad group met with a member of the Scotland Nationalist Party, Alison Thewliss,

UA Little Rock students investigate migrant crisis in Europe

A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students saw firsthand how the growing migrant crisis has changed Europe in recent years.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students investigate migrant crisis in Europe”

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Spring Break Abroad: Southeast Asia

While many college students spent their Spring Break on a beach, a group of UA Little Rock students spent their spring break exploring the historical and cultural sites in Vietnam, Cambodia and China. Continue reading “Spring Break Abroad: Southeast Asia”

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Signature Experience Award funds study of Argentina films and their role in LGBTQ rights

Dylan Wright, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock Spanish and political science double major, is using his Signature Experience Award to examine Argentina’s films and determine the role they play in citizens’ LGBTQ rights. Continue reading “Signature Experience Award funds study of Argentina films and their role in LGBTQ rights”

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Summer language programs available in Costa Rica, France, and Spain

The UA Little Rock Department of World Languages is offering three opportunities for students to improve their language skills while studying abroad in Costa Rica, France, and Spain.  Continue reading “Summer language programs available in Costa Rica, France, and Spain”

Zac Hagins

Book sale to raise money for study abroad scholarships

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is collecting book donations to raise money for UA Little Rock students hoping to attend a summer language program in France.  Continue reading “Book sale to raise money for study abroad scholarships”

Jaa’lon Baker speaks with Rachel Hardison of the University Studies Abroad Consortium during Study Abroad Day in the DSC on February 15, 2017.

UA Little Rock to host Study Abroad Fair Feb. 21

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its Study Abroad Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A and B. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Study Abroad Fair Feb. 21”