UA Little Rock 2019 fall commencement set for Dec. 14

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2019 commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Jack Stephens Center, located at South University Avenue and 28th Street. Continue reading “UA Little Rock 2019 fall commencement set for Dec. 14”

Malik Williams

Graduate Student Spotlight on Malik Williams

Meet Malik Williams, a native of Waldo, Arkansas (pop. 1,283), who will graduate this December with a bachelor’s degree in business information systems. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the graduation of Williams along with hundreds of other students during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Jack Stephens Center.  Continue reading “Graduate Student Spotlight on Malik Williams”

KATV news anchor and reporter Janelle Lilley Cline Is also a full time student at UALR William H. Bowen School of Law. Photo by Ben Krain.

KATV Reporter Uses Law Degree to Advocate for Arkansans

A KATV reporter is using the skills and knowledge she learned at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to serve as a better advocate for Arkansans.  Continue reading “KATV Reporter Uses Law Degree to Advocate for Arkansans”

UAPB Chancellor Laurence Alexander (left) and Bowen Dean Theresa Beiner (right) sign an agreement to create a 4+3 pipeline agreement between the schools. Photo by Richard Redus.

UA Little Rock Bowen Law School, UAPB create pipeline program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have created a 4+3 pipeline program to help undergraduate students earn a law degree. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Bowen Law School, UAPB create pipeline program”

Tandie Kenser, a senior business major at UA Little Rock who has been battling cancer, decided it's never too late to get a college education.

UA Little Rock to honor student who died of cancer with posthumous degree

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will honor a Benton student who passed away from cancer last year with a posthumous business degree during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 14.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to honor student who died of cancer with posthumous degree”

Countdown to 2020: The Road to Reaccreditation

UA Little Rock’s Road to Reaccreditation: What You Need to Know about Criterion 1

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is preparing for a campus visit from the Higher Learning Commission to achieve reaccreditation for the university.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Road to Reaccreditation: What You Need to Know about Criterion 1”

Participants sign an MOU announcement at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock, Consulate of Mexico create partnership to promote community education programs

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock have created a partnership to advance education initiatives primarily for Mexican nationals, those of Mexican origin, and others interested in Latino culture living in the central Arkansas region.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock, Consulate of Mexico create partnership to promote community education programs”

Judy Williams

Retirement celebration for Judy Williams to be held Dec. 2

Judy Williams, associate vice chancellor of Communications and Marketing at UA Little Rock, has announced her retirement, effective in January. Her final day on campus will be Dec. 19.  Continue reading “Retirement celebration for Judy Williams to be held Dec. 2”

Sen. John Boozman (left) visits with Chancellor Christina Drale, Dr. Alex Biris, and Dr. Brian Berry during a research visit at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock announces $750,000 grant for bone regeneration technology during Sen. Boozman’s visit to review research innovations

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the development of potentially life-saving bone regeneration technology during a Nov. 15 visit from Sen. John Boozman. The visit celebrated on-campus research initiatives that the senator championed for federal support.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock announces $750,000 grant for bone regeneration technology during Sen. Boozman’s visit to review research innovations”

Kathy Oliverio right, honors UA Little Rock student veterans, from left, Sean Lewis, Alexis Harris, and Kaycee Greenwood, who participated in a Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Director of Military Student Success Kathy Oliverio are serious about their commitment to military student success. This week, UA Little Rock hosted a Veterans Day ceremony featuring first-hand stories of career transition and personal renewal from the university’s military students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students”