Dr. Melvin Beavers, Chancellor Christina Drale, former Senator Joyce Elliot, Senator Fred Love and his daughter and son attend the 2023 Juneteenth celebration at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration”

UA Little Rock professors and education students signaled their commitment to education in Arkansas by participating in the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADHE) annual Educator Commitment Signing Day that took place at the Arkansas State Capitol on May 3.

UA Little Rock Education Students Participate in Educator Commitment Signing Day

UA Little Rock professors and education students signaled their commitment to education in Arkansas by participating in the Educator Commitment Signing Day that took place at the Arkansas State Capitol on May 3. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Education Students Participate in Educator Commitment Signing Day”

Photo of Sunny Jenkins by Beatriz Garcia.

Jenkins Receives 2024-25 Stonewall Scholarship

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Sunny Jenkins, a senior from Sherwood, as the recipient of the 2024-25 Stonewall Scholarship. Continue reading “Jenkins Receives 2024-25 Stonewall Scholarship”

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UA Little Rock Looks to the Future with Approval of New Strategic Plan

The Board of Trustees for the University of Arkansas System has approved a new five-year strategic plan for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, setting a bold vision for the future. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Looks to the Future with Approval of New Strategic Plan”

Yvonne Rodriguez

UA Little Rock Senior Wins SURF Grant For Immigration Research 

For Yvonne Rodriguez, a UA Little Rock senior political science and sociology double major, the news of winning a prestigious Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grant came as a surprise and an honor. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Senior Wins SURF Grant For Immigration Research “

Dr. Joanne Matson leads her last Commencement Ceremony at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Faculty Senate President Retires After More Than 40 Years of Service

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Dr. Joanne Liebman Matson is bidding farewell to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock this summer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Faculty Senate President Retires After More Than 40 Years of Service”

Claire Cockrell

Bowen Student to Graduate, Work as Counsel in South Korea

Claire Cockrell, a graduating student at the William H. Bowen School of Law, expects to begin her career in law as Assistant District Counsel for the east district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Continue reading “Bowen Student to Graduate, Work as Counsel in South Korea”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce its newest Career Choice partners who have entered into a unique partnership with the university to provide higher education opportunities for their employees.

UA Little Rock Celebrates City of Little Rock as 50th Corporate Partner, Addition of Graduate Classes to Program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is continuing to expand educational opportunities for central Arkansas employees with the addition of the university’s 50th corporate partner as well as the expansion of graduate classes to the program.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates City of Little Rock as 50th Corporate Partner, Addition of Graduate Classes to Program”

Joanna Hall, director of simulation, is shown in the School of Nursing's Center for Simulation Innovation at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Takes on New Leadership Roles

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing professor has taken on two new roles to build her leadership skills in the community. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Takes on New Leadership Roles”