Dr. Lawrence Whitman, announces the creation of the Institute for Chief Data Officers at the opening session of the MIT Chief Data Officers and Information Quality Symposium on July 12. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Richard Wang, executive managing director of the institute; Dr. Larry Whitman; Dr. Elizabeth Pierce, chair of the Department of Information Science; and Dr. John Talburt, UALR campus director of the institute.

UALR, MIT create first institute for chief data officers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have partnered to create the first academic institute devoted solely to the professional development of chief data officers.

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Kari Payton, a May graduate of UALR, is now an industrial engineer in global plant support with LM Wind Power in Little Rock. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UALR Communications.

UALR graduate finds success at LM Wind Power

In 2011, Kari Payton arrived at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as a decorated athlete with a bright college basketball career ahead of her.

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UALR professor Nitin Agarwal earns grant to support social media research

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor continues to garner national and international support for his research into how groups use social media for potentially destructive acts.

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UALR interns work to prevent pollution  

With the support of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have the opportunity to intern with a local industry partner this summer.

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Local students participate in Golden Touch Soccer Camp.

UALR summer guide for students of all ages

Looking for an engaging summer program to keep a motivated student academically challenged, exploring a new interest, or building up athletic skills during the long summer months?

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UALR announces interim Graduate School dean

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has chosen Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya to serve as its interim leader for the Graduate School.  

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Grant helps fund research into violent flash mobs

Thanks to a new grant, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher is expanding his investigation of cyber flash mobs — particularly those that lead to violent or damaging behavior.

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Members of UALR American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Chapter who participated in a recent competition

UALR engineer students compete in design competition

The UALR American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Chapter participated in the ASME Student Professional Development Conference (ASME/SPDC) Student Design competition.

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EIT to host open house

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus community and the general public are invited to an open house at the George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology.

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