UA Little Rock first-generation student and single mom Erin Clement with her son Ehren. Photo by Ben Krain.

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erin Clement

Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was raised by a strong single mother who taught her the value of hard work and encouraged her to get a college education.

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Photo of Janette Munoz by Ben Krain.

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Janette Muñoz

Janette Muñoz, a senior double majoring in nursing and Spanish, is fulfilling a dream for herself and her parents by being the first in her family to attend college.

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UA Little Rock to hold open forums on race and ethnicity Nov. 11 and 12

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold a new round of open forums on race and ethnicity with faculty and staff on Nov. 11 and 12. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to hold open forums on race and ethnicity Nov. 11 and 12”

Nakiah Willis, a sophomore ASL/speech pathology major and treasurer of Zeta Phi Beta, made a video to encourage people to vote in sign language.

UA Little Rock Greek members urge fellow college students to get out and vote

Members of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Greek life are taking the message to go vote to their fellow college students by creating their own videos and posting them on social media.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Greek members urge fellow college students to get out and vote”

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UA Little Rock joins coalition to launch health care cybersecurity curriculum and pilot focused on veterans and first responders

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is part of a coalition of universities and industry partners that are developing a curriculum to increase cybersecurity talent focused on health care with $6.3 million in funding from the National Security Agency.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock joins coalition to launch health care cybersecurity curriculum and pilot focused on veterans and first responders”

Rockwell named 2020 Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year

Dr. Casey Rockwell, assistant professor of marketing and advertising in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business, has been named the 2020 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year. Continue reading “Rockwell named 2020 Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year”

UA Little Rock to hold panel discussions on African American and LatinX politics, Arkansas hate crime legislation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host two virtual panels on Thursday, Oct. 29, discussing African American and LatinX politics and the proposed Arkansas hate crime legislation.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to hold panel discussions on African American and LatinX politics, Arkansas hate crime legislation”