Photo of Matthew Desmond by Barron Bixler.

UA Little Rock to Host Bestselling Author Matthew Desmond

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a special visit by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Desmond as part of the university’s fourth annual Inclusive and Inspiring Speaker Series. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Bestselling Author Matthew Desmond”

Dr. Tusty ten Bensel and Dr. David Tyler

Criminal Justice Professors Researching How to Reduce Youth Violence in Pine Bluff

A group of UA Little Rock criminal justice professors and students are participating in a long-term project to help the City of Pine Bluff reduce youth violence in their city.  Continue reading “Criminal Justice Professors Researching How to Reduce Youth Violence in Pine Bluff”

UA Little Rock student Selin Wei visits the Brandenburg Gate in Germany.

UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany

Selin Wei, a senior double majoring in economics and finance at UA Little Rock, traveled to Berlin, Germany, to delve into the intricacies of European business and economics, gaining firsthand experience in one of the continent’s most dynamic cities. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany”

Dr. Aresh Assadi

Assadi Researches Why Male College Students Are Reluctant to Seek Counseling

As head of Counseling Services at UA Little Rock, Dr. Aresh Assadi has counseled many college students during his 13 years at the university, but there is one question that has often plagued him early on in his career. Continue reading “Assadi Researches Why Male College Students Are Reluctant to Seek Counseling”

Immediate Past President of Rotary Natalie Ghidotti, right, honor Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner, center, Rotary’s Business and Professional Leader of the Year during a ceremony on campus. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Unveils Portrait of Rotary Professional and Business Leader of the Year Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Little Rock (Club 99), honored Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner as the 2024 recipient of Rotary’s Business and Professional Leader of the Year Award.
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UA Little Rock to Host Blood Drive Sept. 24

The UA Little Rock Staff Senate will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, inside the Donaghey Student Center Fitness Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Blood Drive Sept. 24”

Dr. Roby Robertson

Professor Emeritus Robertson Establishes Scholarship Fund for Future Public Administration Leaders

A distinguished professor emeritus of public affairs has made a generous donation to create a scholarship for students pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Professor Emeritus Robertson Establishes Scholarship Fund for Future Public Administration Leaders”

Dr. Rebecca Glazier gives a presentation at UA Little Rock Downtown. Photo by Ben Krain.

Glazier to Host Sept. 18 Book Signing at Barnes & Noble

Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will host a book signing for her engaging new book on the Little Rock Congregations Study on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Continue reading “Glazier to Host Sept. 18 Book Signing at Barnes & Noble”