Dr. John Kirk

Kirk’s New Book Chapter Explores Sweet Willie Wine’s 1969 Walk Against Fear

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock history professor has written a new book chapter that explores how Black activism in Arkansas changed between the Elaine Massacre in 1919 and Sweet Willie Wine’s Walk Against Fear in 1969. Continue reading “Kirk’s New Book Chapter Explores Sweet Willie Wine’s 1969 Walk Against Fear”

An interdisciplinary research team from UA Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International's efforts to end poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. The team includes, from left, Dr. Avinash Thombre, professor of applied communication, Dr. Julien Mirivel, professor of applied communication, , Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Dr. Kirk Leach, assistant professor of public affairs.

UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International’s efforts to end hunger and poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts”

Joanne Matson

Matson Donates $25,000 to Create Scholarship for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock

Dr. Joanne Liebman Matson, professor of rhetoric and writing, is celebrating her department’s and her parents’ commitment to education with the creation of an endowed scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Matson Donates $25,000 to Create Scholarship for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock”

A student living in West Hall reacts to a mural painted by art students in the hallway of her dorm. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Unveils New Mural to Inspire Art Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled a beautiful new art mural designed to bring inspiration to the students living in UA Little Rock’s newest living and learning community for art students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Unveils New Mural to Inspire Art Students”

Tripti Shukla

Shukla Named 2022 Whitbeck Memorial Award Winner at UA Little Rock

Tripti Shukla, a double major from Little Rock, has been named the winner of the 2022 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Shukla Named 2022 Whitbeck Memorial Award Winner at UA Little Rock”

Earth Science students in UA Little Rock's Geology and Ecology of The Bahamas class on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Students Have Unforgettable Experience in the Bahamas

For UA Little Rock students Mailee Xiong and Bria Hampton, swimming to what’s ominously known as “The Wall” in the waters off San Salvador Island in the Bahamas was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that would not have been possible a year earlier. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Have Unforgettable Experience in the Bahamas”

Professor Sonny Rhodes celebrates with students Chloe McGehee and Bryan Hernandez!

UA Little Rock Students Win 11 Awards in Newspaper Competition

Eight student journalists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have won 11 awards in the 93rd annual Arkansas College Media Association (ACMA) conference for their work in The Forum, UA Little Rock’s student newspaper. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Win 11 Awards in Newspaper Competition”

UA Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Amar Kanekar

Kanekar Receives Lifetime Teaching Commitment Award from Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence

Dr. Amar Kanekar, associate professor and graduate coordinator of the Health Education/Health Promotion program, is so dedicated to professional development that UA Little Rock’s Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) has created a new award to recognize his achievements. Continue reading “Kanekar Receives Lifetime Teaching Commitment Award from Academy of Teaching and Learning Excellence”

UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 20

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating Earth Day with Teslas, a campus cleanup, energy-efficient giveaways, and an electronic recycling drive. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 20”