Military Veteran Emphasizes Service, Community, and Unity in Veterans Day Speech at UA Little Rock

In his Veterans Day message Wednesday, Col. William B. Phillips II challenged University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, faculty, and staff — and the larger Little Rock community — to honor the sacrifices of veterans by “becoming better versions of ourselves” and making the world a better place.  One doesn’t necessarily need to wear a … Military Veteran Emphasizes Service, Community, and Unity in Veterans Day Speech at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock Student Makes History as First Social Work Minority Fellowship Recipient

University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate student Phillip Hill has been selected for the prestigious Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program, becoming the first master’s degree student in the School of Social Work to receive the national honor. Hill, an advanced standing MSW student, is one of just 40 fellows selected … UA Little Rock Student Makes History as First Social Work Minority Fellowship Recipient

Col. Phillips to lead Veterans Day ceremony at UA Little Rock

Col. William B. Phillips II will share a Veterans Day message with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus community during a ceremony Wednesday.  Phillips, who resides in Little Rock with his family, enlisted in the United States Army in 1991, attended Accelerated Officer Candidate School through the Georgia Military Institute, and was commissioned as a … Col. Phillips to lead Veterans Day ceremony at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock Students Lead Professional Development for Teachers

The best teachers never stop being students. For two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, that lesson recently took on a new meaning when they found themselves teaching the teachers. Claudia Slarks and Stormie Thirion, art education students and teacher residents, stepped into a role usually reserved for seasoned educators when they led a … UA Little Rock Students Lead Professional Development for Teachers

UA Little Rock to Host 5K

The Run Down the Hogs 5K — the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s first camo-themed 5K — welcomes runners of all levels of fitness and will aid a worthy cause.  Participants are encouraged to bring shelf-stable food items to support the Trojan Food Pantry, which serves students, faculty and staff of UA Little Rock. Students, … UA Little Rock to Host 5K

UA Little Rock Makes History with $266 Million Centennial Campaign

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has reached a new milestone in its history, raising a record $266.5 million through its Centennial Campaign and exceeding a fundraising goal that was the most ambitious the university had ever undertaken. The seven-year campaign brought together 22,762 donors who made 197,887 donations, investing in scholarships, student success, … UA Little Rock Makes History with $266 Million Centennial Campaign

High School Students ‘Discover’ UA Little Rock on Campus Visit

More than 1,400 high school students got to experience what life would be like as Little Rock Trojans during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Discover day Thursday.  Kaylee Hooper toured the campus this spring, but wanted more information on campus clubs, financial aid, and scholarships.  “The financial aid part was helpful, and … High School Students ‘Discover’ UA Little Rock on Campus Visit

UA Little Rock Music Ensembles Bring Three November Concerts to Campus

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing three exciting ensemble concerts to the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall this month, featuring everything from international percussion and holiday favorites to classic jazz. Each performance will showcase the talent of UA Little Rock student musicians and offer audiences a chance to experience the variety of … UA Little Rock Music Ensembles Bring Three November Concerts to Campus

UA Little Rock Student Connects Cultural Heritage, Science and Service

For University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete Kendal Wells, reconnecting with her Native American heritage has been a journey of discovering not only where she comes from, but also where she belongs. That effort was recently recognized when Wells was selected as one of 10 recipients from her tribe to receive the Muscogee Nation … UA Little Rock Student Connects Cultural Heritage, Science and Service