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UA Little Rock alum nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus is one of five nominees for the 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year award.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alum nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year”

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TRIO Talent Search receives two additional $40,000 awards for STEM-focused programs

The TRIO Talent Search Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received two $40,000 awards from the U.S. Department of Education to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at high schools and middle schools in Pulaski County.

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Graduate student Zack Stine is doing reasearch on the of type of common language used across cultures in online religious discussions.

Stine joins HASTAC Scholar Program

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has been accepted into a scholar program for students who are working at the intersection of technology and the arts, humanities, and sciences.  Continue reading “Stine joins HASTAC Scholar Program”

Chris Short and other graduates participate in the Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremony.

Graduating veteran plans to become social worker to continue helping recovering veterans

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is continuing his education to become a social worker so that he can help other veterans who are facing recovery and mental health issues.  Continue reading “Graduating veteran plans to become social worker to continue helping recovering veterans”

UA Little Rock visitors tour the UA Little Rock Cyber Gym, which opened in December 2019. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little to develop free cybersecurity curriculum for Arkansas high school students through new partnership with Arkansas Department of Education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will help create a free cybersecurity curriculum for Arkansas high school students as part of a new partnership announced Dec. 9 at UA Little Rock’s College of Engineering and Information Technology.  Continue reading “UA Little to develop free cybersecurity curriculum for Arkansas high school students through new partnership with Arkansas Department of Education”

Het Adhvaryu, an international student ambassador and fall 2019 graduate, spent his undergraduate years at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock extending friendship and assisting in research to address breast cancer with the aid of nanotechnology.

Relationships defined the UA Little Rock experience for international student ambassador

Het Adhvaryu, an international student ambassador and fall 2019 graduate, spent his undergraduate years at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock extending friendship and assisting in research to address breast cancer with the aid of nanotechnology.  Continue reading “Relationships defined the UA Little Rock experience for international student ambassador”

Nathan Vandiver

Vandiver named general manager of UA Little Rock Public Radio

Nathan Vandiver has been named general manager of UA Little Rock Public Radio, home of KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5.  Continue reading “Vandiver named general manager of UA Little Rock Public Radio”

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Tell-Hall explores reasons for removal of West Rock

A graduating student is shedding light on the removal of one of Little Rock’s first working class African-American suburbs, West Rock, as part of the city’s urban renewal efforts of the 1950s and 60s.  Continue reading “Tell-Hall explores reasons for removal of West Rock”

Students present their research projects during the Research and Creative Works event.

UA Little Rock announces 2019-20 Signature Experience Awards

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected nearly 125 students as recipients of 2019-20 Signature Experience grants.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces 2019-20 Signature Experience Awards”

Infinity Wallace is a first-generation student who will graduate on Dec. 14 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She graduated this past May with a bachelor’s degree in social work, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program.

Graduate Student Spotlight on Infinity Wallace

Infinity Wallace is a first-generation student who will graduate on Dec. 14 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She graduated this past May with a bachelor’s degree in social work, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program.  Continue reading “Graduate Student Spotlight on Infinity Wallace”