Reed Claiborne

UA Little Rock Joins National Effort for Disability Awareness Month with Inclusive Events and Tech Demos

In an effort to foster a more inclusive campus, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating Disability Awareness Month this October. The initiative, spearheaded by Reed Claiborne, director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC), is a pivotal step toward raising awareness and offering critical resources to students and employees alike. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Joins National Effort for Disability Awareness Month with Inclusive Events and Tech Demos”

Faller gains in-depth knowledge during Little Rock’s R.O.C.K. Academy

Angelita Faller, news director at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduated this summer from the six-week R.O.C.K. Academy. The acronym stands for Residents Obtaining Community Knowledge. Continue reading “Faller gains in-depth knowledge during Little Rock’s R.O.C.K. Academy”

Dr. John Czarnecki, an adjunct professor of geology, built and installed this trash boom to help keep Coleman Creek clean. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Professor Builds Trash Boom to Keep Coleman Creek Clean with Sustainability Grant

One adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has used his skills and grit to build a trash boom out of recyclable materials to help keep trash and debris out of Coleman Creek. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Builds Trash Boom to Keep Coleman Creek Clean with Sustainability Grant”

UA Little Rock graduate Lisette Yang is a member of the first class of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame.

UA Little Rock Alumna Selected for Induction into Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame

UA Little Rock alumna Lisette Yang has been honored as a member of the first class of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame, recognized for her exceptional contributions to better the Latino community since 1997 and for her work as a crime victim advocate and child forensic interviewer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumna Selected for Induction into Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame”

Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock, leads a group of nursing students through a simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s undergraduate nursing program has made a significant jump in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, moving up 53 slots to No. 130 in the nation. This improvement highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare education and its dedication to preparing future healthcare leaders. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings”

UA Little Rock student Selin Wei visits the Brandenburg Gate in Germany.

UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany

Selin Wei, a senior double majoring in economics and finance at UA Little Rock, traveled to Berlin, Germany, to delve into the intricacies of European business and economics, gaining firsthand experience in one of the continent’s most dynamic cities. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany”

Immediate Past President of Rotary Natalie Ghidotti, right, honor Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner, center, Rotary’s Business and Professional Leader of the Year during a ceremony on campus. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Unveils Portrait of Rotary Professional and Business Leader of the Year Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Little Rock (Club 99), honored Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner as the 2024 recipient of Rotary’s Business and Professional Leader of the Year Award.
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