University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock students ranked ‘Most Altruistic’ in state

When it comes to community service, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are among the state’s most engaged.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students ranked ‘Most Altruistic’ in state”

Dr. Stephen Grace works in the UA Little Rock Campus Garden. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

UA Little Rock Campus Garden subject of first EARTHtalk lecture

During the first EARTHtalk lecture of the year, Dr. Stephen Grace, associate professor of biology, will discuss the progress of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Campus Garden and the benefits of sustainable urban gardening.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Campus Garden subject of first EARTHtalk lecture”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Reach 13,000 Food Drive kicks off with tournament

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Reach 13,000 Food Drive begins Saturday, Aug. 19, with its seventh annual kickball tournament at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex.
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“Poker Walk” to benefit Trojan Food Pantry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Employee Wellness Program will hold a poker walk to support the Trojan Food Pantry Thursday, April 20. Continue reading ““Poker Walk” to benefit Trojan Food Pantry”

Pictured from left to right are Amber Mitchell, president of the Campus Garden Alliance, John Poole, Campus Garden Alliance member, Temeka Williams, operations director of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, Patty Barker, director of the Arkansas No Kids Hungry Campaign, Stephen Grace, professor of biology and Campus Garden Alliance faculty advisor, Betsy Hart, director of the Trojan Food Pantry, Whitney Bradford, assistant director of the Trojan Food Pantry, and Sarah Beth Estes, director of the Community Connections Center. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

UA Little Rock gardeners to grow fresh food for Trojan Food Pantry

The hundreds of people who use the Trojan Food Pantry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will soon have access to fresh produce grown in the UA Little Rock Campus Garden. Continue reading “UA Little Rock gardeners to grow fresh food for Trojan Food Pantry”

Tavin Leggate holds a summer food drive.

7-year-old hosts food drive for UALR Trojan Food Pantry

With a goal to one day end world hunger and homelessness, 7-year-old Tavin Leggate hosted his third annual summer food drive and donated the proceeds to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Trojan Food Pantry.  Continue reading “7-year-old hosts food drive for UALR Trojan Food Pantry”

Reach 13,000 Food Drive

Battle of the Talents to conclude food drive

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Reach 13,000 Food Drive will wrap up with a talent show highlighting the skills of talented UALR artists and performers.  Continue reading “Battle of the Talents to conclude food drive”

Student working the Trojan Food Pantry during the 2016 Sustainability Day event.

UALR’s Sustainability Day success

Sustainability Day at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock surpassed expectations this year with its numerous activities and vendors for students and faculty to enjoy. Continue reading “UALR’s Sustainability Day success”

First Reach 13,000 event brings in 1,800 items for food drive

Fall festival and kickball tournament to be held Oct. 8

The first event of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Reach 13,000 Food Drive has the campaign well on the way to reaching its goal of collecting 13,000 donated food items.  Continue reading “First Reach 13,000 event brings in 1,800 items for food drive”