UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to advance innovative approaches for protecting communities from online influence campaigns and other emerging cognitive threats. The project focuses on developing socio-computational … UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research

FBI Evidence Response Team to Join UA Little Rock’s Operation Cyber Sleuth Summer Cybersecurity Camp

From uncovering digital clues to learning how cyber investigators solve crimes, participants in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Operation Cyber Sleuth camp will get an inside look at digital forensics and cybersecurity from June 22 to 26.  Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to collect and analyze digital evidence, … FBI Evidence Response Team to Join UA Little Rock’s Operation Cyber Sleuth Summer Cybersecurity Camp

UA Little Rock Increases Financial Support for Graduate Assistantships

UA Little Rock is making its largest investment in graduate assistant stipends in more than a decade, increasing financial support for master’s and doctoral students beginning this fall. Beginning in Fall 2026, the university will raise the minimum stipend for master’s-level graduate assistants from $8,000 to $10,000 for a nine-month appointment. Doctoral-level graduate assistants will … UA Little Rock Increases Financial Support for Graduate Assistantships

Gina and Brett Pharis Support Enduring Opportunity to Help Students Succeed

For Gina and Brett Pharis, supporting UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship program is an investment in the students who will shape the future of Central Arkansas. “When I learned about Enduring Opportunity, I looked it up and realized it was right in line with my desire to support scholarships,” Gina Pharis said.  Longtime supporters … Gina and Brett Pharis Support Enduring Opportunity to Help Students Succeed

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