Dr. Matt Matusiak is the new associate dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Matusiak Named Associate Dean at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has welcomed Dr. Matt Matusiak as the new associate dean for faculty, technology, and accreditation in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS). Continue reading “Matusiak Named Associate Dean at UA Little Rock”

Dr. Nitin Agarwal

Prof. Nitin Agarwal to be featured in Oct. 2 Arkansas Research Alliance Talk

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, the Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will be featured in an Oct. 2 discussion of misinformation, disinformation, and AI with the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA). Continue reading “Prof. Nitin Agarwal to be featured in Oct. 2 Arkansas Research Alliance Talk”

UA Little Rock graduate Lisette Yang is a member of the first class of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame.

UA Little Rock Alumna Selected for Induction into Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame

UA Little Rock alumna Lisette Yang has been honored as a member of the first class of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame, recognized for her exceptional contributions to better the Latino community since 1997 and for her work as a crime victim advocate and child forensic interviewer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumna Selected for Induction into Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame”

Sarah Grace Hall is the new alumni engagement coordinator at UA Little Rock.

Hall Joins UA Little Rock as New Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Sarah Grace Hall has fond memories of visiting her father, a long-time business professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, on campus. Continue reading “Hall Joins UA Little Rock as New Alumni Engagement Coordinator”

Maximus joins the UA Little Rock Dance team for a lively performance at BBQ at Bailey on Sept. 24. Photo by Beatriz Garcia.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Trojan Spirit at BBQ at Bailey

UA Little Rock’s tradition of camaraderie and good food continued during the 17th annual BBQ at Bailey event – the first to take place on the newly renovated Alumni Patio at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Trojan Spirit at BBQ at Bailey”

UA Little Rock students celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the Trojan Cafe at the Hispanic/Latin Initiative's Por La Cultura Kickoff event. Photo by Beatriz Garcia.

UA Little Rock Hispanic/Latin Initiative Thrives with Remarkable Growth in Student Participation

After growing up in a small town in Arkansas, Blanca Ramirez didn’t have many opportunities to connect with the Hispanic community, but that all changed when she came to UA Little Rock and found the Hispanic/Latin Initiative (HLI). Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hispanic/Latin Initiative Thrives with Remarkable Growth in Student Participation”

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 Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s undergraduate nursing program has made a significant jump in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, moving up 53 slots to No. 130 in the nation. This improvement highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare education and its dedication to preparing future healthcare leaders. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings”