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”

Students greet guests of the UA Little Rock Centennial Celebration Kickoff fundraising event. The university has raised almost $163 million of its $250 million Centennial Campaign fundraising goal for scholarships, student success, program excellence, and learning environments. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Sets Unprecedented Goal for Giving Day 2023

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has set its most aggressive fundraising goal for the institution’s “Giving Day” to date, working to secure $500,000 in gifts by April 25, 2023.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Sets Unprecedented Goal for Giving Day 2023”

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.

National Association of Small Business Development Centers Reaccredits ASBTDC

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center network has received full accreditation with no conditions, after a review by its national association. Continue reading “National Association of Small Business Development Centers Reaccredits ASBTDC”

Dr. Deborah Baldwin and Dr. Tom Clifton

UA Little Rock Names Clifton Interim Dean of College of Business, Health, and Human Services

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced Thomas Clifton will serve as the interim dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services effective July 1.
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The 2023 Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony will be on April 6.

UA Little Rock Announces Sponsors of Faculty Excellence Awards Program 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced several university partners have stepped forward to sponsor the annual Faculty Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Sponsors of Faculty Excellence Awards Program “