Al-Wahhamy attends Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice President Leadership Summit

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student gained valuable leadership skills at the Student Vice President Leadership Summit of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in Charlotte, North Carolina. The summit was open to current Phi Kappa Phi student vice presidents of their respective schools who were recommended by their local chapter.  Continue reading “Al-Wahhamy attends Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice President Leadership Summit”

Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12

The 12 exonerated defendants from the 1919 Elaine Massacre will become a permanent part of the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail on Nov. 5. Markers commemorating each of them will be unveiled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave.  Continue reading “Civil Rights Heritage Trail Induction Ceremony to Honor Elaine 12”

UA Little Rock students visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, the largest mosque in Africa. Photo by Larry Rhodes.

UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a community event on Friday, Nov. 8, recounting the adventures of 17 students who competed at the International Model Arab League conference in Morocco in October.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez”

UA Little Rock Downtown

UA Little Rock Downtown announces fall lecture series

Faculty members at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will present their research on a variety of topics this November at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown announces fall lecture series”

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

Job growth 25% higher among businesses assisted by ASBTDC

The small businesses assisted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), headquartered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, are getting bigger, and they credit the center for helping them grow. Continue reading “Job growth 25% higher among businesses assisted by ASBTDC”

Brad Sims

Sims pop-up art show to feature Arkansas landscape scenes

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee will showcase his love of photographing beautiful landscapes from Arkansas during his pop-up art show that begins Nov. 1. Continue reading “Sims pop-up art show to feature Arkansas landscape scenes”

UA Little Rock freshman Cesar Gonzalez is a LULAC Scholarship recipient.

Freshman music education major earns Richard Family Fund Scholarship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock freshman with dreams of becoming a high school band director was the recipient of this year’s Richard Family Fund Scholarship.  Continue reading “Freshman music education major earns Richard Family Fund Scholarship”

Karl Lenser

METABOLISM BOOSTING: WHAT CAN YOU DO?

So what exactly is metabolism, and why are so many people interested in obtaining a faster one? Your metabolism is an ongoing process that your body undergoes 24/7 throughout your entire lifetime. Simply stated, it’s a group of chemical and physical actions that help your body create and expend energy (calories).  Continue reading “METABOLISM BOOSTING: WHAT CAN YOU DO?”

Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director of the Donaghey Scholars Program at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Donaghey Scholars leader selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock program

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee with a love of helping the community has been selected for the 35th class of Leadership Greater Little Rock. Continue reading “Donaghey Scholars leader selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock program”

Mandy Hull

Associate general counsel named UA Little Rock’s new head of human resources

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale has announced the appointment of Mandy Hull, associate general counsel for the University of Arkansas System, as associate vice chancellor of human resources and policy advisor to the chancellor, effective Nov. 11.  Continue reading “Associate general counsel named UA Little Rock’s new head of human resources”