UA Little Rock MidSOUTH and Arkansas DCFS Open Child Welfare Learning Lab
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s MidSOUTH Training Academy and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), celebrated the grand opening of the Child Welfare Learning Lab August 19. This initiative marks a new chapter in preparing Arkansas child welfare professionals to better serve children and families … UA Little Rock MidSOUTH and Arkansas DCFS Open Child Welfare Learning Lab
UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Brandon, Pierce as Distinguished Alumni
From launching Arkansas’s first legal distillery since Prohibition to helping families and businesses build long-term wealth, two UA Little Rock graduates will be recognized this fall for careers that have shaped business across Arkansas. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business will honor Phil Brandon, founder and CEO of Rock Town Distillery, … UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Brandon, Pierce as Distinguished Alumni
Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students
History looks different when you’re standing where it happened. Business concepts make more sense when you see them in action. Science comes alive when the textbook gives way to the natural world. Those are the kinds of moments dozens of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students experienced while studying abroad during the last academic … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students
UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for new Med School Pathway
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) have established a new partnership that creates a direct pathway from undergraduate education to medical school, allowing students to pursue both degrees while remaining in Arkansas. Through the new Pre-Med/Doctor … UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for new Med School Pathway
A Student Leader With a Global Perspective: How One UA Little Rock Graduate Inspired Change on Campus and Beyond
For Dalia Daaboul, her University of Arkansas at Little Rock education was never just about earning a degree, but using knowledge to better understand the world and finding meaningful ways to make a difference. Throughout her time at UA Little Rock, Daaboul paired academic excellence with campus leadership and community service, mentoring fellow students while … A Student Leader With a Global Perspective: How One UA Little Rock Graduate Inspired Change on Campus and Beyond
UA Little Rock Alum, Former Donaghey Scholar Creates Fitness App for U.S. Service Members
Curiosity and problem-solving have taken Zach Hicks from the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program to a career as an Air Force physician stationed in Japan. Those same qualities helped him turn a personal setback into a way to help other service members. Four years ago, Hicks failed an Air Force fitness test. When he looked for … UA Little Rock Alum, Former Donaghey Scholar Creates Fitness App for U.S. Service Members
Alumni-supported scholarships provide more than $232,000 for UA Little Rock students
Scholarships supported by generations of University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni continue to open doors for today’s students. This year, the UA Little Rock Alumni Association awarded $232,247 in scholarships through a combination of alumni-supported funds, including Taste of Little Rock, endowed scholarship funds, the Alumni License Plate Program, and other alumni giving initiatives. … Alumni-supported scholarships provide more than $232,000 for UA Little Rock students
New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s planned Museum of Natural History will feature “so many really amazing items from our collection, bring more people to campus, (and accomplish) scientific outreach” through its myriad displays, according to Dr. Sinéad Ní Chadhain, associate professor and chair of the biology department. “Our hope is to engage people — curious about … New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community
UA Little Rock Welcomes Students with Welcome Week 2026
Kick off the fall semester with free food, giveaways, and plenty of Trojan spirit during UA Little Rock’s Welcome Week, Aug. 20-28. Whether you’re moving into the residence halls, stepping onto campus for the first time, or returning for another year, Welcome Week is packed with opportunities to make new friends, discover campus resources, and … UA Little Rock Welcomes Students with Welcome Week 2026
Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship Helps Students Take the First Step Toward Graduate School
For many prospective graduate students, the biggest challenge isn’t deciding they want to earn an advanced degree — it’s taking the first step toward that degree. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship makes that first step easier by covering the cost of in-state tuition for a three-credit-hour graduate course … Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship Helps Students Take the First Step Toward Graduate School