Visitors to UA Little Rock watch the total solar eclipse on April 8 at the Jack Stephens Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted more than 4,000 people during a triumphant total solar eclipse event that captivated students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. Continue reading “Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock”

Students and staff participate in a campus Earth Day event. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 18

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating Earth Day with a celebration featuring local vendors and a Coleman Creek Cleanup. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Earth Day April 18”

Dr. Jess Porter (center), executive director of UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, moderates a panel discussion on the past, future, and present of Ukraine at UA Little Rock Downtown.

UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine

UA Little Rock experts and members of the Arkansas Ukrainian community came together to discuss the current state of affairs in Ukraine, in light of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, during a March 12 panel held at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine”

Dr. Philip Huff

UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector through education, workforce development, and innovation. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Innovation”

Dr. Mary Yang

Yang Will Highlight Research During Arkansas Research Alliance Talk

Dr. Mary Yang, professor of information science at UA Little Rock, will be featured in the next Arkansas Research Academy (ARA) Project Scope Wednesday, April 24. Continue reading “Yang Will Highlight Research During Arkansas Research Alliance Talk”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

UA Little Rock Earns Accolades for Health and Wellness, Economics Programs

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s undergraduate programs in health and wellness and economics have been recognized as some of the best in the country by University HQ. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Earns Accolades for Health and Wellness, Economics Programs”

Dr. Rolf Groesbeck (right), a professor of music history and ethnomusicology, traveled to India last April to participate in the Indian festival Perumkaliyattam of Chamundi Kottam.

UA Little Rock Professor Takes Part in Rare Indian Festival

Dr. Rolf Groesbeck, a professor of music history and ethnomusicology, traveled to India last April to participate in Perumkaliyattam of Chamundi Kottam, a rare festival that was last celebrated in the area 45 years ago. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Takes Part in Rare Indian Festival”

Armin Mortazi, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Program for his research in combating antibiotic resistance. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Antibiotic Research

Armin Mortazi, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for his research in combating antibiotic resistance. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Antibiotic Research”