UA Little Rock students Leah Kline, left, and Emma Graddy, right, teach an art class to students at Easterseals Academy.

UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy

In a unique partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Easterseals Arkansas, a dedicated group of college students have taken on the role of art educators to provide art classes to the students at Easterseals Academy. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy”

Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock, leads a group of nursing students through a simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $969,200 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) program to help attract, prepare, and retain more nurses in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage”

UA Little Rock Students Secure Career Opportunities at National Society of Black Engineers Convention

Nearly 30 UA Little Rock students attended the 50th Annual Convention of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), where they learned valuable skills and made great connections with colleagues and future employers. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Secure Career Opportunities at National Society of Black Engineers Convention”

Jerry Ganz, vice chancellor for finance and administration, presents Dale Fonville of Mail Services with the Employee of the Year Award.

UA Little Rock Honors Outstanding Finance and Administration Employees

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored some of its hard-working employees who are going above and beyond during the third annual Finance and Administration Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Outstanding Finance and Administration Employees”

Chemistry Professors Mohammad Goodarzi and Noureen Siraj have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence. Photo by Ahmed Elkhattabi.

UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 Grant from INBRE to Bring New Centrifuge to Campus

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professors have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) that will bring new equipment to campus that will greatly enhance chemistry research and education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 Grant from INBRE to Bring New Centrifuge to Campus”

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School of Mass Communications Celebrates Outstanding Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Mass Communication celebrated its outstanding students and community partners during an awards ceremony honoring student accomplishments from the spring semester.

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Jack Higginbotham is the new Staff Senate president.

Higginbotham Named Next President of Staff Senate

Jack Higginbotham, a buyer for Procurement Services at UA Little Rock, will be taking on a new leadership role. In July, Higginbotham will begin his tenure as the new president of Staff Senate. Continue reading “Higginbotham Named Next President of Staff Senate”