A student sits at a desk wearing a vest that notes he is a tutor. Behind him is a sign that reads "The Communication Skills Center, est. 1973."

UA Little Rock’s Communication Skills Center Celebrates 50 Years

On Tuesday, May 7, the Department of Applied Communication at UA Little Rock will host a 50-year anniversary celebration for the Communication Skills Center and an end-of-year departmental celebration. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Communication Skills Center Celebrates 50 Years”

Joe Santana

Aspiring Journalist Sets Sights on Broadcasting Career

With a passion for storytelling and a knack for communication, Joe Santana, a graduating senior from Dumas, is poised to embark on an exciting journey into the world of broadcasting. Continue reading “Aspiring Journalist Sets Sights on Broadcasting Career”

UA Little Rock Student and Missionary Mercy MacJones meets with school children during a mission trip in Mombasa, Kenya.

UA Little Rock Student Serves as Missionary in Africa

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is making a positive impact and helping those in need by serving as a missionary in Africa, Chile, France, and others. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Serves as Missionary in Africa”

Photo of Jillian Cates by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Construction Leader Graduates with Bright Future Ahead

A UA Little Rock student leader who has a passion for advocating for women in the construction industry is graduating this semester with a bright future ahead of her. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Construction Leader Graduates with Bright Future Ahead”

Keeli Wallace

Bowen Law Student Attends Distinguished Lecture and Discussion with Supreme Court Justice

Keeli Wallace, a graduating law student at the Bowen School of Law, president of the school’s Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) and an executive board member of the National Latina/o Law Student Association, recently visited the United States Supreme Court for a distinguished lecture and discussion with the United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Continue reading “Bowen Law Student Attends Distinguished Lecture and Discussion with Supreme Court Justice”

Dr. Kyungsun Lee

Lee Selected for Prestigious Science Communicators Fellowship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has been selected for an academic fellowship that supports early-career researchers studying science communication related to water issues.
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Super Regional Tournament hosted at Hendrix University. Credit: Nathan Griffin

UA Little Rock Esports Team Excels in Recent Tournaments

The esports team at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is making waves both regionally and nationally, with standout performances in the recent Super Regional Tournament and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Rocket League playoffs. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Esports Team Excels in Recent Tournaments”

Constance Meadors

Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is happy to announce Dr. Constance Meadors as the new director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) and NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. Continue reading “Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium”

Dr. Lawrence Whitman and Dr. Jeff Connelly

UA Little Rock Announces Change in the Leadership of Donaghey STEM College

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced that Dean Lawrence Whitman will be leaving his position as dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to become the dean of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Change in the Leadership of Donaghey STEM College”