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A children’s picture book inspired by a father’s artwork and a daughter’s passion for storytelling has brought national recognition to University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Susan Polk Van … UA Little Rock Alum Wins Will Rogers Medallion Award for Children’s Book

From touring warehouses in the Port of Little Rock to reviewing commercial lease agreements and scouting potential business locations, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Ryan Gillenwater spent his … Colliers Internship Jumpstarts UA Little Rock Student’s Future

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Ryan Anderson as director of communications in the Office of Communications and Marketing, effective July 6, 2026. Anderson comes to UA … Ryan Anderson Named Director of Communications at UA Little Rock

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrates its 100th anniversary, newly dedicated custom street signs are leaving a lasting mark on campus while honoring the university’s century of … UA Little Rock Unveils Custom Street Signs for Centennial Celebration

In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” Mark Twain observes (through his protagonist) that “work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and that play consists of whatever a … New UA Little Rock Downtown Exhibit Examines History of Play

A man who thought he would lose his job after gradually losing his vision learned braille at the encouragement of Anindya “Bapin” Bhattacharyya. By the time he completely lost his … UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology

Ouida Newton recalls a time when a group of students walked into her classroom convinced they simply weren’t good at math. They walked out believing in themselves. Helping students gain … UA Little Rock Alumna Honored with Lifetime Educator Award

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will launch a new graduate certificate in health informatics this fall, equipping students with the skills needed to improve healthcare delivery through data, … New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Sheila Wold McKinnis director of development for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), effective July 1. McKinnis, … UA Little Rock Promotes Sheila Wold McKinnis to Lead Development for CHASSE

As July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Kimberly Robinson is encouraging people to seek support without shame. Inspired by her mother’s illness, … From Personal Loss to Purposeful Healing: UA Little Rock Alumna Advocates for Mental Health