Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

UA Little Rock staff, students and guests participate in a classroom dedication ceremony of a new Construction Management computer lab and student lounge renovated by AGC Arkansas. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

AGC Arkansas’s Generosity Builds Future Success for UA Little Rock Students

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of construction management and engineering professionals, the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America has generously funded the renovation of a new computer lab and student lounge at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “AGC Arkansas’s Generosity Builds Future Success for UA Little Rock Students”

Dr. Jim Golden is retiring after 30 years of service at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Golden Years: Longtime Criminal Justice Professor Will Enjoy Retirement after 30 Years of Service at UA Little Rock

Dr. Jim Golden has been a familiar figure at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 1994. In the summer, this criminal justice professor and administrator will start his true golden years as he retires from the university after 30 years of service. Continue reading “Golden Years: Longtime Criminal Justice Professor Will Enjoy Retirement after 30 Years of Service at UA Little Rock”

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Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Laterika Tooks

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Laterika Tooks, director of annual giving for the Office of Alumni and Development. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Laterika Tooks”

The new Alumni Board of Director members include Donavon Colclough, supervisor of safety with Entergy Arkansas; Cameron Fuller, commercial banker with Simmons Bank; Grady McCorkle, director of workforce planning for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Bethany Siems, director of strategy at Ghidotti; and Alfreda Summons, data analyst lead at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

UA Little Rock Welcomes New Alumni Board of Directors Members

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming five dedicated business and community leaders to the UA Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Welcomes New Alumni Board of Directors Members”

Prospective students participate in campus games and activities during Discover. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Experience Event for Prospective Students

Prospective students are welcomed to come experience college life at University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the college preview event, Experience. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Experience Event for Prospective Students”

Dr. Marta Cieslak serves as director of UA Little Rock Downtown Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak

​​In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of UA Little Rock Downtown! Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak”

A team of UA Little Rock students took third place at the 2024 TEXO/Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 Student Competition held Feb. 19 in Hurst, Texas.

UA Little Rock Students Earn Third Place in Heavy Civil Engineering Competition

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock construction engineering team took third place at the 2024 TEXO/Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 Student Competition held Feb. 19 in Hurst, Texas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Earn Third Place in Heavy Civil Engineering Competition”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce its newest Career Choice partners who have entered into a unique partnership with the university to provide higher education opportunities for their employees.

UA Little Rock Welcomes New Career Choice Partners Providing Higher Education Opportunities for Employees

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce its newest Career Choice partners who have entered into a unique partnership with the university to provide higher education opportunities for their employees. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Welcomes New Career Choice Partners Providing Higher Education Opportunities for Employees”

Join UA Little Rock for its inaugural Wellness and Inclusion Week March 11-15.

UA Little Rock to Host Inaugural Wellness and Inclusion Week

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is set to host its inaugural Wellness and Inclusion Week March 11-15. A health fair and several free workshops and events will be open to the campus community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Inaugural Wellness and Inclusion Week”