Dr. Kyungsun Lee

Lee Selected for Prestigious Science Communicators Fellowship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has been selected for an academic fellowship that supports early-career researchers studying science communication related to water issues.
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Constance Meadors

Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is happy to announce Dr. Constance Meadors as the new director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) and NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. Continue reading “Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium”

Dr. Lawrence Whitman and Dr. Jeff Connelly

UA Little Rock Announces Change in the Leadership of Donaghey STEM College

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced that Dean Lawrence Whitman will be leaving his position as dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to become the dean of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Change in the Leadership of Donaghey STEM College”

The exhibition, “Slavery and Freedom: Journeys Across Time and Space,” will open on Friday, May 3, with a reception from 4:30-6 p.m. at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. Separated by decades and thousands of miles, the exhibition shows how Abby Guy and Furcy Madeleine used the legal system to escape slavery.

Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $10,000 grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund an exhibit exploring the history of two people who were enslaved but used the courts to sue for their emancipation during the 19th century. Continue reading “Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three of the university’s outstanding staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of service to the university, community service, and personal growth.

UA Little Rock Honors Schrepfer, Breen, Cane with 2024 Staff Achievement Awards

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three of the university’s outstanding staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of service to the university, community service, and personal growth. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Schrepfer, Breen, Cane with 2024 Staff Achievement Awards”

Visitors to UA Little Rock watch the total solar eclipse on April 8 at the Jack Stephens Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted more than 4,000 people during a triumphant total solar eclipse event that captivated students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. Continue reading “Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock”

Students and staff participate in a campus Earth Day event. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 18

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating Earth Day with a celebration featuring local vendors and a Coleman Creek Cleanup. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 18”

Dr. Philip Huff

UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector through education, workforce development, and innovation. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation”

Dr. Mary Yang

Yang Will Highlight Research During Arkansas Research Alliance Talk

Dr. Mary Yang, professor of information science at UA Little Rock, will be featured in the next Arkansas Research Academy (ARA) Project Scope Wednesday, April 24. Continue reading “Yang Will Highlight Research During Arkansas Research Alliance Talk”