Arkansas Students Reimagine Healthcare at UA Little Rock AI Hackathon

A week ago, they were strangers from communities across Arkansas. By the end of the AI Hackathon and HealthTech at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, they had become teammates, budding entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers, developing innovative solutions focused on dementia care, maternal health, insurance access, mental health, and patient services. Resonate Wins $10,000 Grand Arkansas Students Reimagine Healthcare at UA Little Rock AI Hackathon

Student Government Association Gives Students a Voice at UA Little Rock

For many students, concerns about dining options, academics, or campus life can feel difficult to address. At UA Little Rock, the Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a bridge between students and university leadership, ensuring student voices are heard. “SGA is often the difference between students having concerns and students having a voice,” said Ainsley Student Government Association Gives Students a Voice at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Lead America250 Symbols Exhibit at Arkansas State Capitol

A new exhibit commemorating America’s approaching semiquincentennial is now on display at the Arkansas State Capitol, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and faculty and partners in the Secretary of State’s Office. The exhibit, 250 Years of American Symbols, explores the history and meaning of iconic symbols UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Lead America250 Symbols Exhibit at Arkansas State Capitol

From Navy Veteran to Community Leader, Gabrielle Swain Continues a Life of Service

For Gabrielle Swain, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at UA Little Rock, earning her degree means more than completing coursework. Swain balances her roles in local government and community leadership, along with an hour-long commute to campus, all in pursuit of bettering herself to better serve her community. “I want to help foster From Navy Veteran to Community Leader, Gabrielle Swain Continues a Life of Service

UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

Out of just six seats available in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA-AR) 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium, two were claimed by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students. The ACDA-AR Undergraduate Conducting Symposium brings together talented student conductors from across Arkansas to receive mentorship, conducting instruction, and professional development from experienced UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students

When Mimi San Pedro arrived in Arkansas with her family in the 1970s, they were starting over. After settling in Little Rock, San Pedro graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy and enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the help of scholarships, grants, and a part-time job. Now, decades later, she is San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students

Engineering Graduate Advances Cybersecurity and Public Safety

Whether he’s designing virtual reality simulations to help protect critical energy infrastructure or introducing K-12 students to emerging technologies, Colin McNerny has spent his time at UA Little Rock turning technical knowledge into real-world impact. The Little Rock native graduated this spring with a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering after years of Engineering Graduate Advances Cybersecurity and Public Safety

UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program

When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann Robinson and Monica Meadows of the UA Little Rock School of Education recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present at an invitational colloquium organized by UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program