Rogerson to Step Down as UA Little Rock Chancellor

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”

UALR sign at the entrance on S. University Dr near University Plaza on January 28, 2016.

Community leaders detail how adverse childhood experiences negatively impact African American girls

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”

A dozen Arkansas middle and high school teachers spent a day on the other side of the classroom learning how to build and program robots as part of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development workshop at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Arkansas educators bring robotics to life at STEM workshop

A dozen Arkansas middle and high school teachers spent a day on the other side of the classroom learning how to build and program robots as part of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development workshop at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Arkansas educators bring robotics to life at STEM workshop”

College of Business to honor Jay Heflin, Rajesh Chokhani as Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business will honor two Little Rock businessmen at its Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 23. Jay Heflin with Legacy Termite and Pest Control has been named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, and Welspun Chief Operating Officer Rajesh Chokhani will receive the Dean’s Award for Excellence. Continue reading “College of Business to honor Jay Heflin, Rajesh Chokhani as Distinguished Alumni”

Philip Huff (right), UA Little Rock assistant professor and research fellow at Emerging Analytics Center, leads a cybersecurity workshop for high achool teachers from around the state. Photo by Ben Krain.

Google grant allows UA Little Rock to provide free cloud-based cybersecurity labs for Arkansas students

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has received a $10,000 Google grant that will help provide free cloud-based cybersecurity labs for junior high and high school students in Arkansas. Continue reading “Google grant allows UA Little Rock to provide free cloud-based cybersecurity labs for Arkansas students”

UALR sign at the entrance on S. University Dr near University Plaza on January 28, 2016.

UA Little Rock announces 2019-20 women’s golf schedule

Little Rock head women’s golf coach Jenna Wylie has released the Trojans 2019-20 schedule as she begins her first season at the helm. Little Rock’s schedule includes 10 events, spanning seven different states, including the Trojans’ annual host tournament in Hot Springs Village. Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces 2019-20 women’s golf schedule”

Ryan Bourgoin studied abroad in Cuba during June and July 2019.

Gilman Scholar studies Latin American politics in once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba

When Ryan Bourgoin chose a location to study abroad, popular study abroad options for American college students like Italy, France, and Great Britain were the farthest thing from his mind.  Continue reading “Gilman Scholar studies Latin American politics in once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba”

Finalists for Staff Achievement Awards announced The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate has announced the finalists for the 2018 Staff Achievement Awards. A $1,000 cash award is given to the top employee in each of three categories: Ben Fry Service to UA Little Rock, community service, and personal growth. The winners will be announced at the Staff Awards Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, in the Engineering and Information Technology Building Auditorium. “The staff members are a vital part of the success of UA Little Rock,” said Staff Senate President Richard Harper. “The Staff Achievement Award winners underscore UA Little Rock’s commitment to serving the university and community through hard work. Our staff’s dedication to these principles continues to amaze me.” The winners of the Staff Senate Scholarship and Jerry Crittenden Employee Book Scholarship will also be announced. Staff members who are celebrating work anniversaries, have graduated in the past year, and retiring will also be recognized. Members of the university and community are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony and reception to celebrate the achievements of UA Little Rock staff members and to wear UA Little Rock colors and apparel to show school spirit. For more information, contact Angie Faller at 501-907-9320 or amfaller@ualr.edu. The finalists include: Ben fry Service to UA Little Rock • Tom Coffin, senior visualization and operations manager, Emerging Analytics Center • Terry Harrison, higher education program coordinator, William H. Bowen School of Law • William Wagner, operations manager, KLRE/KUAR Community Service • Tiffani McAdoo, grant implementation specialist, School of Social Work/MidSOUTH • Melody Muldrow, research associate, Graduate Institute of Technology • Virginia Oswalt, administrative specialist, Department of Earth Sciences Personal Growth • Erin Fehr, archivist, Sequoyah National Research Center • Marty Mayfield, fiscal support analyst, TRIO Student Support Services • Pamala Stanley, administrative assistant, Department of Systems Engineering

UA Little Rock Extended Education offers non-credit community art classes

Central Arkansas residents who are looking to learn more about art without the stress of tests and grades can take one of four extended education courses in visual arts and art history this fall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Extended Education offers non-credit community art classes”

Activities during the 2015 Carnival of Clubs event at the College of Business. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

College of Business to host Carnival of Clubs Sept. 12, introduces Trojan Spirit Days

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and clubs are invited to represent their organization and recruit new members at the College of Business’s annual Carnival of Clubs event on Thursday, Sept. 12.  Continue reading “College of Business to host Carnival of Clubs Sept. 12, introduces Trojan Spirit Days”

UALR sign at the entrance on S. University Dr near University Plaza on January 28, 2016.

UA Little Rock welcomes 24 new faculty members

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock introduced 24 new faculty members to campus during the Faculty and Staff Convocation Aug. 16 in the University Theatre.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock welcomes 24 new faculty members”