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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is expanding healthy outreach programs with the help of a grant from the state.  Counseling Services (part of the Division of Student Affairs – Wellness and Belonging) received the $27,200 grant — which concludes at the end of September — from the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging, Adult, … Grant Helps UA Little Rock Campus Community Lead Healthier Lives

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is calling on businesses and organizations across the community to help Paint the Town Maroon and show their Trojan pride during a milestone year for the university. There is plenty to celebrate at UA Little Rock. With growing enrollment, a revitalized campus, successful Little Rock athletic teams, and … UA Little Rock Invites Community to ‘Paint the Town Maroon’

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of its favorite traditions when BBQ at Bailey returns Wednesday, Oct. 7. The milestone event comes during UA Little Rock’s Centennial academic year, bringing generations of Trojans together to celebrate 100 years of the university and 20 years of a tradition … BBQ at Bailey Celebrates 20th Year

Trojan Forge, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s new makerspace, will encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration among students, providing them access to high-level technology and equipment in a communal space open to all.  It will develop the next generation of the state’s workforce through hands-on learning and teamwork, said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. From faculty and … UA Little Rock’s Trojan Forge a New Space for Collaboration and Community

What happens when artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the screen into the real world? Find out at the upcoming AI in the Rock @ UA Little Rock event on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Hosted by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (DCSTEM), the event will bring together … AI in the Rock Comes to UA Little Rock to Explore AI in Education, Industry, and Innovation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s MidSOUTH Training Academy and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), celebrated the grand opening of the Child Welfare Learning Lab August 19. This initiative marks a new chapter in preparing Arkansas child welfare professionals to better serve children and families … UA Little Rock MidSOUTH and Arkansas DCFS Open Child Welfare Learning Lab

Scholarships supported by generations of University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni continue to open doors for today’s students. This year, the UA Little Rock Alumni Association awarded $232,247 in scholarships through a combination of alumni-supported funds, including Taste of Little Rock, endowed scholarship funds, the Alumni License Plate Program, and other alumni giving initiatives. … Alumni-supported scholarships provide more than $232,000 for UA Little Rock students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s planned Museum of Natural History will feature “so many really amazing items from our collection, bring more people to campus, (and accomplish) scientific outreach” through its myriad displays, according to Dr. Sinéad Ní Chadhain, associate professor and chair of the biology department.  “Our hope is to engage people — curious about … New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community

Kick off the fall semester with free food, giveaways, and plenty of Trojan spirit during UA Little Rock’s Welcome Week, Aug. 20-28. Whether you’re moving into the residence halls, stepping onto campus for the first time, or returning for another year, Welcome Week is packed with opportunities to make new friends, discover campus resources, and … UA Little Rock Welcomes Students with Welcome Week 2026

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 Dusen. Van Dusen’s self-published book, Our Friend The Cowboy: A Wild West Hero, won a Will Rogers Medallion Award in the Western Nonfiction-Young Readers/Illustrated category. … UA Little Rock Alum Wins Will Rogers Medallion Award for Children’s Book