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”

The panel discussion and networking event is Thursday, July 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Multicultural Center.

Women Empowering Women Series Comes to UA Little Rock

Overcoming challenges to succeed in the business world will be the theme of “Women Empowering Women: Breaking Down Barriers.” The panel discussion and networking event is Thursday, July 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Multicultural Center. Continue reading “Women Empowering Women Series Comes to UA Little Rock”

Amelia Loken

GRADUATING STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: AMELIA LOKEN

Award-winning speaker and disability rights advocate Amelia Loken will graduated this month with a Master of Public Administration degree. Prior to this, she received her undergraduate degree at UA Little Rock in Interpretation: ASL/English in 2017. Continue reading “GRADUATING STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: AMELIA LOKEN”

Graduate profile of Suzie Reece.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece

Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”

Graduating Student Spotlight: Veronica Tess Myers

Veronica Tess Myers, a first-generation student, is set to graduate on May 13 with a master’s degree in applied communication studies. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Veronica Tess Myers”