State Director Laura Fine leads a team meeting at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

National Association of Small Business Development Centers Reaccredits ASBTDC

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center network has received full accreditation with no conditions, after a review by its national association. Continue reading “National Association of Small Business Development Centers Reaccredits ASBTDC”

Photo of Tonya Oaks Smith by Donny Crowe.

UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith

UA Little Rock is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Tonya Oaks Smith, an alumna and former communications employee at the university. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith”

Ophelia Dedner, center, celebrates her retirement from UA Little Rock.

Dedner Recalls 45-Year Legacy at UA Little Rock

When Ophelia Dedner first arrived on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus in 1978, she recalls it being a place that few would recognize from the sprawling campus of today. Continue reading “Dedner Recalls 45-Year Legacy at UA Little Rock”

Veronica Tess Myers, a UA Little Rock graduate student, is with her son, Alexander.

Myers Awarded Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship

The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement has awarded Veronica Tess Myers, a UA Little Rock graduate student, a $500 scholarship through the Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship program. Continue reading “Myers Awarded Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship”

Taste of Little Rock sponsors, food vendors and guests participate in the annual fund raiser to support scholarships.

Taste of Little Rock Postponed

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced its decision to postpone the 18th annual Taste of Little Rock and the corresponding UA Little Rock Giving Day 2023 in light of recent severe weather in the area.  Continue reading “Taste of Little Rock Postponed”

Dr. Deborah Baldwin and Dr. Tom Clifton

UA Little Rock Names Clifton Interim Dean of College of Business, Health, and Human Services

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced Thomas Clifton will serve as the interim dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services effective July 1.
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Laura Danforth

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2023: Dr. Laura Danforth

​​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. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2023: Dr. Laura Danforth”

Elizabeth Bowles

UA Little Rock to Welcome Elizabeth Bowles to Speak on Importance of High-Speed Internet Access

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome alumna Elizabeth Bowles, president and CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications, as the C. Earl and Kathy Ramsey Lecture Series speaker on Thursday, April 6. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Welcome Elizabeth Bowles to Speak on Importance of High-Speed Internet Access”

The 2023 Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony will be on April 6.

UA Little Rock Announces Sponsors of Faculty Excellence Awards Program 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced several university partners have stepped forward to sponsor the annual Faculty Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Sponsors of Faculty Excellence Awards Program “

Brittney Dudra

Criminal Justice Month Student Profile: Brittney Dudra

For Criminal Justice Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its most impressive students in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Continue reading “Criminal Justice Month Student Profile: Brittney Dudra”