Candid photo of artist Y. Hope Osborn holding a camera.

UA Little Rock Alum Will Be Featured in Argenta Exhibition

UA Little Rock alumna Y. Hope Osborn, a published and award-winning local artist, will join the November Argenta Arts District Third Friday Art Walk at Argenta Library Gallery with a solo exhibit, “Witnessing Space and Time.” Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Will Be Featured in Argenta Exhibition”

The Trojan Guarantee program is tailored for Pell Grant-eligible students who also receive the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

UA Little Rock Launches New Scholarship Program to Make College More Affordable 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proving once again that it is the leader in affordability for Arkansans who want to complete their dream of earning a college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Launches New Scholarship Program to Make College More Affordable “

AnDi Tompkins

Tompkins Named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Andrea “AnDI” Tompkins, art outreach specialist for UA Little Rock, has been named the Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Art Educators Association. Continue reading “Tompkins Named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year”

Little Rock Wrestling to Feed Local Families with Holiday Ham Sale

The Little Rock wrestling team has launched their fifth annual holiday Ham Sale, setting a goal of selling 650 hams to fundraise for the program and feed local families. The Trojans are partnering with the nonprofit Every Arkansan for the fourth year in a row with hopes of hand-delivering 250 hams to those in need. Continue reading “Little Rock Wrestling to Feed Local Families with Holiday Ham Sale”

A sign language interpreter translates during a freshmen convocation event.

UA Little Rock to Hold 44th Annual See-A-Song: Sign-A-Palooza Event

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Interpreter Education Program is proud to celebrate the 44th anniversary of its iconic event, “See-A-Song: Sign-A-Palooza.” The event promises to be a unique and captivating experience, showcasing the artistic talents of students and members of the Deaf community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Hold 44th Annual See-A-Song: Sign-A-Palooza Event”

Grant Watts receives the 2023 Champion of the Year Award from the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association.

Watts Named 2023 Champion of the Year

Grant Watts, coordinator of intramural sports at UA Little Rock, has been named the 2023 Champion of the Year by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association. Continue reading “Watts Named 2023 Champion of the Year”

A UA Little Rock cybersecurity student examines electronic evidence in a mock crime scene scenario during a Digital Forensics class. Photo by Ben Krain.

Cybersecurity Club Event Prepares People for Active Shooter Situation Response

In celebration of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the UA Little Rock Cybersecurity Club held a special meeting where members of the campus community learned more about how to keep themselves and others safe during an active shooter situation. Continue reading “Cybersecurity Club Event Prepares People for Active Shooter Situation Response”

Sarah Breshears, who worked at the university for more than 40 years when she retired in 2007, has made a $25,000 gift to create an endowed scholarship for graduate students. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Breshears Supports UA Little Rock Graduate Students with $25K Gift

A longtime University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee who worked at the university for more than 40 years has made a generous donation to support single parents who are earning advanced degrees at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Breshears Supports UA Little Rock Graduate Students with $25K Gift”

A small group of student volunteers participate in a Sustainability Day cleanup event picking up trash along Coleman Creek. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Sustainability Day Oct. 26

The UA Little Rock campus community is invited to celebrate Sustainability Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Chi Omega Courtyard Plaza next to the Donaghey Student Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Sustainability Day Oct. 26”