UA Little Rock faculty, staff, students, and guests participate in a classroom dedication ceremony of the newly renovated Arvest Classroom in the School of Business. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Dedicates Arvest Classroom in the School of Business

A generous donation from Arvest has revitalized a business classroom at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, creating a cutting-edge learning environment for students, faculty, and the community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Dedicates Arvest Classroom in the School of Business” →

Arkansas students learn valuable skills during UA Little Rock's Cybersecurity Camp.

UA Little Rock Teaches Cybersecurity Skills to Next Generation

UA Little Rock hosted a cybersecurity  summer camp designed to equip students in grades 7-12 with essential cybersecurity skills, providing them with hands-on experience in safeguarding digital information and exploring the fast-growing field of cybersecurity.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Teaches Cybersecurity Skills to Next Generation” →

Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer

Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common – a love of gifted and talented education. Continue reading “Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer” →

Three Caterpillar employees who participate in Caterpillar Young Professionals, an employee outreach group, spent June 13 volunteering with students learning about robotics.

Caterpillar Employees Volunteer at UA Little Rock Summer Camp, Inspiring Young Innovations

Demonstrating a strong commitment to education and community, Caterpillar, Inc. employees volunteered their time and expertise at the UA Little Rock VEX Robotics Camp.  Continue reading “Caterpillar Employees Volunteer at UA Little Rock Summer Camp, Inspiring Young Innovations” →

Representatives from Arvest Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas present a $15,000 donation to the University District Development Corporation, which was used to renovate a home in Little Rock’ Midtown Neighborhood. Those pictured, from left to right, include Virgil Miller, group CRA director of Arvest Bank; Bruce Hatton, community marketing and outreach manager for FHLB Dallas; Quincy Edwards, housing development manager for University District Development Corporation; Hillis Schild, executive director of Arvest Opportunity Fund and University District Development Corporation board member; Barrett Allen, executive director of University District Development Corporation; Ron Witherspoon, president of Arvest Bank-Central Arkansas; and Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of community investment for FHLB Dallas.

Arvest Bank Continues Long History of Support of University District Development Corporation’s Affordable Housing Efforts

Arvest Bank has upheld its long-standing tradition of supporting the University District Development Corporation’s affordable housing initiatives at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock by donating $15,000 in CARE funds, awarded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). Continue reading “Arvest Bank Continues Long History of Support of University District Development Corporation’s Affordable Housing Efforts” →