Susan Polk Van Dusen

UA Little Rock Alumna Publishes First Children’s Book

Susan Polk Van Dusen, a UA Little Rock alumna and adjunct professor, has published her first children’s book, “What’s So Special About a Tree?” Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumna Publishes First Children’s Book”

UA Little Rock students Leah Kline, left, and Emma Graddy, right, teach an art class to students at Easterseals Academy.

UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy

In a unique partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Easterseals Arkansas, a dedicated group of college students have taken on the role of art educators to provide art classes to the students at Easterseals Academy. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy”

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 Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $969,200 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) program to help attract, prepare, and retain more nurses in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage”

UA Little Rock Students Secure Career Opportunities at National Society of Black Engineers Convention

Nearly 30 UA Little Rock students attended the 50th Annual Convention of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), where they learned valuable skills and made great connections with colleagues and future employers. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Secure Career Opportunities at National Society of Black Engineers Convention”

Jerry Ganz, vice chancellor for finance and administration, presents Dale Fonville of Mail Services with the Employee of the Year Award.

UA Little Rock Honors Outstanding Finance and Administration Employees

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored some of its hard-working employees who are going above and beyond during the third annual Finance and Administration Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Outstanding Finance and Administration Employees”