Dr. Christina Drale

Drale named chancellor at UA Little Rock

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Drale named chancellor at UA Little Rock”

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UA Little Rock and Arkansas Federal Credit Union to Host Financial Wellness Fair

Students and the campus community can learn to create financial goals and make smart money choices at the free Financial Wellness Fair to be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge and Meeting Room D.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock and Arkansas Federal Credit Union to Host Financial Wellness Fair”

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$2.25 million gift to UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to help secure Rockefeller legacy in Arkansas

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”

2019 Bowen School of Law student service project at Booker T. Washington Elementary School Aug. 10

Law students’ elbow grease makes a big impact

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

UA Little Rock researcher receives $100,000 to study plant stress tolerance for space exploration

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”

Zachary Stine, a research assistant in computer and information science, is examining the influence of bots on users of social media. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock research produces quantitative portrait of legislative change in Ukraine

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”

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Learn how studying abroad can be part of the UA Little Rock Experience

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”

UA Little Rock Latino students receive LULAC scholarships

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”

Drale named acting chancellor of UA Little Rock 

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 “

UA Little Rock offers workshops for lifelong learning

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”