Dr. Otmar Varela

UA Little Rock Offers Professional Development Workshops on AI-powered Marketing, Diversity Management

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching two new workshops for business professionals and community members who want to learn more about artificial intelligence-powered marketing and diversity management.
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ASBTDC Series to Help Students Build Their Own Business

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) will host a series of webinars during the fall 2023 semester designed to help students achieve their entrepreneurial ambitions. Continue reading “ASBTDC Series to Help Students Build Their Own Business”

Photo of Chanell Smith by Ben Krain

Smith Named New Director of UA Little Rock Health Services

Chanell Smith, a nurse with more than 20 years of experience, has been named the new director of Health Services at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Smith Named New Director of UA Little Rock Health Services”

Sharonda Lipscomb

Lipscomb Dedicated to Helping Online Students Succeed

As the director of online learning, Dr. Sharonda Lipscomb is a driving force to keep online students engaged, connected, and thriving at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Lipscomb Dedicated to Helping Online Students Succeed”

UA Little Rock students gather in front of the Donaghey Student Center. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Halts Thirteen-Year Enrollment Decline 

UA Little Rock’s preliminary fall 2023 enrollment figures indicate an increase in undergraduate and graduate student full-time equivalents (FTE) of 1.2%, an increase in student semester credit hours (SSCH) of 1.0%, and a headcount decline of 1.0% over the fall 2022 semester. Preliminary enrollment indicates 7,147 undergraduate and graduate students. These figures do not include high school concurrent students, which are reported separately. Prior to the fall 2023 term, the last fall term to experience an increase in student FTE was fall 2010. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Halts Thirteen-Year Enrollment Decline “

UA Little Rock students, employees, and community members enjoy the annual BBQ at Bailey event. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Welcome Campus Community to BBQ at Bailey Oct. 4 at the Grove

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the return of the campus community for the new school year with the popular BBQ at Bailey event Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Grove behind the Fine Arts Building. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Welcome Campus Community to BBQ at Bailey Oct. 4 at the Grove”

UA Little Rock honored the distinguished individuals who have joined the ranks of the Heritage Society Aug. 17 in the Windgate Center of Art and Design. Pictured, from left to right, are Bryan Day, Dr. Norman L. Hodges, Jr., Chancellor Christina Drale, Dr. Paula Wyatt Morris, Jeanette Hamilton, and Christian O’Neal.

Legacy of Generosity: UA Little Rock Honors New Heritage Society Members

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored the distinguished individuals who have joined the esteemed ranks of the Heritage Society, a group united by their unwavering commitment to shaping the future of education at UA Little Rock.  Continue reading “Legacy of Generosity: UA Little Rock Honors New Heritage Society Members”

Welcome Week 2023 is Aug. 21-25.

UA Little Rock to Kick-off Fall Semester with Welcome Week

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome its returning students with a week of fun events to help kick start the fall 2023 semester. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Kick-off Fall Semester with Welcome Week”