UA Little Rock Introduces New Corporate Partnerships to Portfolio

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce the addition of 15 new members to the Corporate Partnerships Program. 

These members have entered into a unique partnership with the university, and are committed to strengthening relationships in the community. The program enables partnering employees to begin or finish an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate while continuing to work for their employer.

“We are proud to welcome 15 new partners to the program as we work to develop the next generation of leaders in the Arkansas workforce,” said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer. “The success of the Corporate Partnerships Program allows us to continue to add to our vibrant roster of committed business partners to create affordable, quality educational opportunities for their employees.”

UA Little Rock has more than 130 partnerships with Arkansas businesses, organizations, school districts, and corporations. 

Over 67,000 people in Arkansas’s workforce are eligible to receive educational benefits at UA Little Rock through the Corporate Partnerships Program. More than 1,500 students have already taken advantage of these scholarships to pursue an affordable and accessible education at UA Little Rock, with nearly 475 students enrolled for the fall 2025 semester. 

Employees who wish to participate in the program will receive a 10-percent tuition scholarship, a $25-per-credit-hour textbook scholarship, and a waived application fee when they enroll in classes at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock’s newest corporate partners include:

1. Arkansas Department of Transportation
2. Camden Fairview School District
3. Central Arkansas Library System
4. Empower Healthcare Solutions
5. England School District
6. Jasper School District
7. Lexicon, Inc.
8. Mena Public Schools
9. Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing
10. Priority Wire & Cable
11. Searcy Public Schools
12. South Conway County School District
13. Texarkana Arkansas School District
14. Twin Rivers Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
15. Vilonia School District

Adding these businesses and organizations to the Corporate Partnerships Program will help enhance the university’s partnerships with other great central Arkansas employers that provide higher educational opportunities for working adults. 

These new corporate partners join a list of organizations who have already joined the program, including the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Education, Finance & Administration, Arkansas Secretary of State, CARTI, Bradley County Medical Center, Mena Regional Health System, along with the Mayflower and Sheridan School Districts, Relyance Bank, The Root Cafe, and more. 

Those interested in learning more about UA Little Rock’s Corporate Partnerships Program may visit the Corporate Partnerships website for more information.

Companies interested in becoming a UA Little Rock corporate partner should email Matthew Bellew, corporate partnerships coordinator, at [email protected].