Chemistry Professors Mohammad Goodarzi and Noureen Siraj have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence. Photo by Ahmed Elkhattabi.

UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 Grant from INBRE to Bring New Centrifuge to Campus

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professors have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) that will bring new equipment to campus that will greatly enhance chemistry research and education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 Grant from INBRE to Bring New Centrifuge to Campus”

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School of Mass Communications Celebrates Outstanding Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Mass Communication celebrated its outstanding students and community partners during an awards ceremony honoring student accomplishments from the spring semester.

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Chris Jones

UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring food, fellowship, music, and Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit”

Jack Higginbotham is the new Staff Senate president.

Higginbotham Named Next President of Staff Senate

Jack Higginbotham, a buyer for Procurement Services at UA Little Rock, will be taking on a new leadership role. In July, Higginbotham will begin his tenure as the new president of Staff Senate. Continue reading “Higginbotham Named Next President of Staff Senate”

Adrian Rogers feeds a kangaroo at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary while studying abroad in Australia.

Donaghey Scholar Studies Filmmaking in Australia

Adrian Rogers, a junior mass communication major from Little Rock, has been gaining valuable new skills while studying filmmaking in Australia. Continue reading “Donaghey Scholar Studies Filmmaking in Australia”

UA Little Rock students walk across campus on their way to class during the first day of the fall 2023 semester. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Partners with LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to Simplify College Admissions Process for Students

In a groundbreaking initiative, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has signed direct admission agreements with three local school districts, streamlining the path to higher education for thousands of students in central Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Partners with LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to Simplify College Admissions Process for Students”

Two young children analyze a piece of paper on a table through a device made out of solo cups.

Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years

On July 8, UA Little Rock’s campus will be filled with children in grades K-6 who are attending the Summer Laureate University for Youth program, also known as SLUFY. This year’s program represents a milestone as it marks the 45th year of the program. Continue reading “Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years”