Dr. Rachel Eells

Eells Named Inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of UA Little Rock’s School of Education

Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year, has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at UA Little Rock.

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Headshot of Dr. Jennifer Dawes.

Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position

Dr. Jennifer Dawes has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, replacing Dr. Joyce Carter, who retired in June after nine years at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position”

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”

Joe Santana

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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Chris Jones

UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring food, fellowship, music, and Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit”

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”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock Looks to the Future with Approval of New Strategic Plan

The Board of Trustees for the University of Arkansas System has approved a new five-year strategic plan for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, setting a bold vision for the future. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Looks to the Future with Approval of New Strategic Plan”

Dr. Joanne Matson leads her last Commencement Ceremony at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Faculty Senate President Retires After More Than 40 Years of Service

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Dr. Joanne Liebman Matson is bidding farewell to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock this summer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Faculty Senate President Retires After More Than 40 Years of Service”

UA Little Rock students take a campus tour. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Names Spring 2024 Dean’s List

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Names Spring 2024 Dean’s List”