University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University district recognized for healthy community initiatives

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock University District has been named a 2016 Blossoming Community in recognition of the district’s efforts to promote health and wellness in partnership with the UALR School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation.  Continue reading “University district recognized for healthy community initiatives”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UALR to host Halloween celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a free Halloween celebration for UALR families and University District residents.

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The University District farmers markets will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock University Plaza parking lot.

University District hosts October farmers markets

The University District Development Corporation will host three farmers markets on Thursdays in October to promote healthier eating through access to fresh fruits and vegetables.  Continue reading “University District hosts October farmers markets”

Some of the attendees of a National Night Out observance on the UALR campus

UALR community invited to 2016 National Night Out

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community and its neighbors are invited to the 2016 National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Chancellor Joel E. Anderson

University District accepting applications for Anderson Scholarship

The Friends of University District organization is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship created in May to honor longtime University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Joel E. Anderson.

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Chancellor Joel E. Anderson is greeted during a University District meeting where a scholarship was announced in his honor.

University District establishes Anderson scholarship

In future years, residents of the area around the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus will be eligible for a scholarship that honors retiring Chancellor Joel E. Anderson.

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Chancellor Joel E. Anderson walks to the stage during the 2016 spring commencement at Jack Stephens Center.

UALR honors Chancellor Anderson at commencement

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock gave a tribute to retiring Chancellor Joel E. Anderson during his final commencement ceremony as chancellor May 14 at the Jack Stephens Center.

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Residents gathered for a recent meeting, voting to form a neighborhood association in the area of UALR

Residents vote to form new neighborhood association

Residents in the areas between University Avenue and Boyle Park Road and south of the Broadmoor neighborhood in Little Rock recently voted to form a neighborhood association.

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National Night Out 2015 promotional material, including schedule

UALR, neighbors to gather for National Night Out

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community and its neighbors can enjoy free food, prizes, and live music by the UALR pep band during a National Night Out observance from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the University Plaza parking lot.

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