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UA Little Rock will recognize staff members for service, achievement, and academic success during the annual Staff Senate Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, from 2–4 p.m. Hosted by the … UA Little Rock to Celebrate Staff Excellence at Annual Staff Senate Awards Ceremony

The Dr. Rose Berry Collection brings whimsy and literary history to UA Little Rock’s Ottenheimer Library through a curated display of children’s books and creative artifacts. The exhibit, located on … Dr. Rose Berry Collection Showcases Children’s Literature and Creative Play

The UA Little Rock Alumni Association invites alumni to enjoy a day of excitement and connection with a group trip to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort on Saturday, April 18, for … Alumni Day at the Races

UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law alum Derrick W. Smith has been named managing director of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Smith … Derrick Smith Named Managing Director of Mitchell Williams

UA Little Rock welcomes television director Brant Collins to the School of Mass Communication on Friday, Jan. 16, marking the start of his role for the spring 2026 semester. Collins … UA Little Rock Welcomes University TV Director Brant Collins

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville have launched a new 2+2 transfer partnership that allows students to complete their first … UA Little Rock, UACCB Partner to Expand Bachelor’s Degree Pathways

Nathan Jeffers has built his career on the belief that clear, compassionate communication can change lives. The Jacksonville native, who now lives in Cabot, serves as director of marketing and … UA Little Rock Alum Nathan Jeffers Leads Marketing and PR at CARTI

When Chris White stepped into his new role as president and CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), he saw more than your standard run of terminals and bustling travelers — … UA Little Rock Alum Chris White Brings a Public-Service Mindset to Columbia Metropolitan Airport

What role do emotion and social connection play in scientific discovery? Praveshika Bhandari, a researcher from Nepal pursuing a doctorate in computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little … UA Little Rock Ph.D. Student Uses AI to Study Emotion

When Eric Yarberry thinks of UA Little Rock, three words come to mind: empowering, accessible, and transformative. The president and CEO of World Services for the Blind (WSB) says his … UA Little Rock Alum Eric Yarberry Elevates Support for the Visually Impaired