Dylan Treadwell

Graduating law student’s research combines comparative mythology, hip-hop music, and law

Dylan Treadwell, a third-year student at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law who is graduating this semester, has combined his passion for storytelling and his class research to create a presentation that has gained regional attention. Continue reading “Graduating law student’s research combines comparative mythology, hip-hop music, and law”

Nursing school students work with medical equipment in the SIM Lab control room. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of quality nursing education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing program is the most popular major on campus. It began offering first-semester nursing course credit to LPN/LPTN and Medical Corpsman in 1986, and in 2009, added paramedics to the transition program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of quality nursing education”

Christy Crawford

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTY CRAWFORD

Christy Crawford, a mother of four grown children and grandmother of two, will graduate magna cum laude in May with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in social work. She will start graduate school this fall in the Master of Counseling program at UA Little Rock. In the future, she would like to work as a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTY CRAWFORD”

UA Little Rock nursing students stand in the shape of a heart.

UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of more than 4,100 registered nurses

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has graduated more than 4,100 registered nurses since the accredited degree program began in 1970. Most of these graduates earned an associate’s degree (ASN), but many went on to earn a bachelor’s degree (BSN), even while working full-time. A great many across both degrees used the paramedic and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) transition program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock celebrates half a century of more than 4,100 registered nurses”

Christian Flenniken

Graduating Student Spotlight on Nursing Student Christian Flenniken

Christian Flenniken, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, will graduate this month with an associate degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Following graduation, she will begin her nursing career at Baptist Health and continue her education in the BSN program at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight on Nursing Student Christian Flenniken”

Maximus, the UA Little Rock mascot, delivers food and protective masks to CHI St. Vincent Hospital in support of health care workers for National Nurse Appreciation Day.

Trojan Horse Leads the Way for UA Little Rock Nurses Day Celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated National Nurses Day by giving away meals and goodie bags to health care professionals at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and Saline Memorial Hospital to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its nursing program. In honor of its more than 4,000 graduates, the university’s larger-than-life Trojan horse mascot escorted volunteers beginning at 10:45 a.m. May 6. Continue reading “Trojan Horse Leads the Way for UA Little Rock Nurses Day Celebration”

Allen Emerson and his wife, Jennifer.

UA Little Rock nursing student recognized for exceptional work on the frontlines

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing student is being honored for his work on the frontlines in the COVID-19 pandemic in the Seattle area, home of the first known coronavirus case in the United States. Continue reading “UA Little Rock nursing student recognized for exceptional work on the frontlines”

Artwork from the UA Little Rock Permanent Art Collection.

UA Little Rock Downtown to host virtual art tour for 2nd Friday Art Night on May 8

If you are in the mood for some art and culture without leaving the comfort of your home, UA Little Rock Downtown is one of many of the city’s downtown venues participating in Virtual 2nd Friday Art Night on May 8.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown to host virtual art tour for 2nd Friday Art Night on May 8”

The newly established COVID-19 Student Support Fund will support students facing immediate needs, including reduced job hours and income, food and housing insecurity, technology needs, access to healthcare, and other unforeseen expenses.

UA Little Rock community comes together to support students during COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community has come together to help students facing critical financial needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock community comes together to support students during COVID-19 pandemic”

Forum staff wins 14 awards in Arkansas college media contest

Nine student journalists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock won 14 awards in the 91st annual Arkansas College Media Association awards, announced April 4, for their work in The Forum, UA Little Rock’s student newspaper.  Continue reading “Forum staff wins 14 awards in Arkansas college media contest”