Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, center, and UA Little Rock faculty Dr. Sandra Leiterman, Dr. Philip Huff, Dr. Billy Spann, and Thomas Wallace are joined by members of the state Division of Higher Education and the workforce-development program. Submitted photo.

UA Little Rock Awarded $750,000 Cybersecurity Training Grant

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $750,000 grant to advance workforce development initiatives in cybersecurity, reinforcing its position as a leader in this critical field. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Awarded $750,000 Cybersecurity Training Grant”

Dr. Tusty ten Bensel

UA Little Rock Professor Discusses Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in Arkansas

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, a professor of criminal justice and associate dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is highlighting her work to address human trafficking in Arkansas. As a member of the Arkansas Human Trafficking Council, she plays a vital role in shaping statewide efforts to combat this issue.

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Join us for UA Little Rock Homecoming Weekend, Feb. 20–22, 2025!

UA Little Rock Announces Complete Homecoming Weekend Celebration Schedule

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is excited to welcome alumni and supporters back to campus for an action-packed Homecoming Weekend, Feb. 20–22, 2025.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Complete Homecoming Weekend Celebration Schedule”

The William H. Bowen School of Law will host the 2025 Arnold Lecture and Symposium on Feb. 20 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

2025 Arnold Lecture to Spotlight Courts and Democracy Post-Inauguration

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and Clinton Presidential Center, will host the 2025 Arnold Lecture and Symposium on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Continue reading “2025 Arnold Lecture to Spotlight Courts and Democracy Post-Inauguration”

UA Little Rock will honor Kevin Kresse, Libby Smith, Summer Khairi, and Jerry Damerow as the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards on Feb. 20.

UA Little Rock Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Honorees

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will honor three outstanding graduates and one honorary alumnus with the UA Little Rock Distinguished Alumni Awards during a Feb. 20 ceremony at the Clinton Presidential Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Honorees”

Dr. Justin Bunting, right, and UA Little Rock students attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble Students Perform at Percussive Arts Society International Convention

For the first time in UA Little Rock history, the Percussion Ensemble was represented at the prestigious Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Under the leadership of Dr. Justin Bunting, director of instrumental activities, the UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble made headway at this event, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble Students Perform at Percussive Arts Society International Convention”

UA Little Rock celebrated the dedication of the J. Pauline Graves Wyatt Classroom in the School of Education. Dr. Paula Wyatt Morris named the classroom and an endowed scholarship in her mother's honor to support education students at UA Little Rock. A portrait of Wyatt along with a child’s chair that was once a part of Wyatt’s reading circle are a part of the classroom. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Dedicates Pauline Graves Wyatt Education Classroom

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has dedicated an education classroom that was named in honor of a UA Little Rock alumna and longtime educator who spent her career helping second graders accelerate at reading. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Dedicates Pauline Graves Wyatt Education Classroom”