The Little Rock Trojans have been awarded the OVC Commissioner's Cup, which recognizes overall athletic excellence in league-sponsored championships.

UA Little Rock Makes History with First-Ever Commissioner’s Cup Win

In just its second year as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Little Rock Trojans have captured the OVC Commissioner’s Cup, awarded annually for overall athletic excellence in league-sponsored championships. It’s the first overall cup win for Little Rock in school history. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Makes History with First-Ever Commissioner’s Cup Win”

Donaghey Scholar Caleb Mimms will graduate Spring 2024 with a B.A. in political science and international studies with a minor in economics. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Caleb Mimms

Donaghey Scholar Caleb Mimms will graduate on May 11 with a B.A. in political science and international studies with a minor in economics. Continue reading “Graduate Student Spotlight: Caleb Mimms”

Whitbeck Award winner and Donaghey Scholar Emily Wells graduated with a B.A. in mass communication and a minor in theatre arts. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Graduate Student Spotlight on Emily Wells

Donaghey Scholar Emily Wells will graduate on May 11 with a B.A. in mass communication and a minor in theatre. Continue reading “Graduate Student Spotlight on Emily Wells”

Dr. Jess Porter (center), executive director of UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, moderates a panel discussion on the past, future, and present of Ukraine at UA Little Rock Downtown.

UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine

UA Little Rock experts and members of the Arkansas Ukrainian community came together to discuss the current state of affairs in Ukraine, in light of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, during a March 12 panel held at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine”

The Clark family standing with the portrait of William "Bill" Clark.

Bill Clark Portrait, New Endowed Professorship, Unveiled by Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering

Citing relationships with the campus stretching back more than 50 years, officials with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock-based construction firm Clark Contractors and Clark family members gathered at the university Monday, March 18, to unveil a portrait of legendary Arkansas businessman William E. “Bill” Clark. Officials also used the occasion to announce a new Bill Clark Endowed Professorship of Construction Management, funded by a $250,000 gift from the Clark family. Continue reading “Bill Clark Portrait, New Endowed Professorship, Unveiled by Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering”

State Director Laura Fine leads a team meeting at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

$2 Million Grant Supports ASBTDC’s Work with Underserved and Very Small Businesses

Over the next five years, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will assist hundreds of the state’s smallest businesses with getting the capital they need. Continue reading “$2 Million Grant Supports ASBTDC’s Work with Underserved and Very Small Businesses”

exterior photo of UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law

UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to Honor Crass, Judge Johnson, McKinney as Distinguished Alumni

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will host its 11th Alumni Awards Luncheon Oct. 13, honoring three notable alumni for their contributions to the legal community, their commitment to public service, and the impact of their leadership within the state and beyond. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m Oct. 13 at the Little Rock Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom. Continue reading “UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to Honor Crass, Judge Johnson, McKinney as Distinguished Alumni”

Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora are shown with their awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Photo by LeRoi Emerson.

KUAR honored in Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards

UA Little Rock Public Radio staffers took home three first-place awards from the 2023 Diamond Journalism Awards hosted by the Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists. Continue reading “KUAR honored in Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards”