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Kristen Vandaveer Nicholson lives by the philosophy that the most meaningful measures of success aren’t awards or accolades, but the people you help along the way. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna has established a career in public relations and strategic communications by building relationships, earning trust, and helping others succeed. Now, Nicholson … UA Little Rock Alumna Named PRSA Woman of Impact

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is starting its centennial year with continued enrollment growth, as preliminary fall 2026 figures show increases in both student headcount and credit hours. After the 11th class day at UA Little Rock, undergraduate and graduate headcount is up 2% and 140 students for fall 2026, with student semester … UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth

Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table. On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the inaugural Workforce Summit, a day focused … UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit 

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrates its 100th anniversary, Little Rock Public Radio is returning to its roots with a new home in the heart of campus. The station began in 1972, after the Little Rock School Board approved plans for a radio station at the new Metropolitan Vocational Education Center. The … Little Rock Public Radio will Highlight Renovated Studio and Enhanced Tech at Open House

When Shae Powell started at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she believed she had her college journey mapped out. A biology major with a minor in American Sign Language (ASL), she planned to pursue a career in public health and never imagined that a language she had picked up for fun in middle … A New Direction: how UA Little Rock Grad Found her Calling in ASL Interpretation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced several leadership transitions, bringing experienced faculty and staff into key roles across the college.  These appointments leverage the expertise and longstanding commitment of CHASSE faculty and staff, positioning the college for continued growth and excellence. Dr. Michael … College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Strengthens Leadership Team for New School Year

University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete Elena Nikolaeva put her classroom skills to the test this summer as a business intelligence analytics intern at Lexicon, Inc., developing two interactive dashboards that are now actively used by the company to help members of the Analytics and Human Resources teams make better decisions. Nikolaeva, a senior … UA Little Rock Student Turns Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact at Lexicon, Inc.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is expanding healthy outreach programs with the help of a grant from the state.  Counseling Services (part of the Division of Student Affairs – Wellness and Belonging) received the $27,200 grant — which concludes at the end of September — from the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging, Adult, … Grant Helps UA Little Rock Campus Community Lead Healthier Lives

When Dr. Jeremy Ecke talks about the future of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), he doesn’t begin with budgets or administration. He starts with students: internships that place students in local schools, study-away opportunities that broaden perspectives, creative collaborations connecting artists with communities, and … UA Little Rock Dean takes Student-Focused Approach

University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Asia Amos knows what it means to overcome obstacles. As a single parent and transfer student, she changed her major, paid for school out of pocket, and balanced college with work and motherhood — all while determined to prove to herself and her son that anything is possible. … Single Parent Scholarship helps UA Little Rock Alumna Pursue her Dreams