The Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust has gifted $2.25 million to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to preserve and educate the public about the history of Arkansas, including the notable contributions of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. Continue reading “$2.25 million gift to UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to help secure Rockefeller legacy in Arkansas”
Incoming students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law began their first fall semester on Aug. 10 with a day of public service at Booker T. Washington Elementary School on South Main Street in Little Rock. Continue reading “Law students’ elbow grease makes a big impact”
Dr. Mariya Khodakovskaya, professor of biology in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Arts and Sciences, has received $100,000 from NASA to discover how to improve sustainability and stress tolerance in plants developed for exploration of Mars. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researcher receives $100,000 to study plant stress tolerance for space exploration”
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock researchers have used a novel approach to quantitatively portray legislative change in Ukraine to provide a view into the larger political dynamics of the country. Continue reading “UA Little Rock research produces quantitative portrait of legislative change in Ukraine”
Students can learn about the UA Little Rock Study Abroad program at the fall Study Abroad Fair to be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall. Continue reading “Learn how studying abroad can be part of the UA Little Rock Experience”
Eleven students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been awarded scholarships from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to continue their education this fall. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Latino students receive LULAC scholarships”
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today named Christina Drale, Ph.D., acting chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Drale has served as interim executive vice chancellor and provost of the campus since October 2018. Continue reading “Drale named acting chancellor of UA Little Rock “
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Extended Education program is offering a series of personal and professional development workshops led by UA Little Rock faculty and staff and practicing members of the community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock offers workshops for lifelong learning”
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson today announced that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in the role. Continue reading “Rogerson to Step Down as UA Little Rock Chancellor”
A panel of female community leaders and experts detailed how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a negative impact on African American girls that can lead to physical and mental health issues in adulthood. Continue reading “Community leaders detail how adverse childhood experiences negatively impact African American girls”