Staff headshot of Kara Brown, UA Little Rock Director of Admissions. Photo by Ben Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Kara Brown

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is future Dr. Kara Brown, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs.

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Little Rock Public Radio volunteers take calls from donors during a fund drive. Photo by Ben Krain.

Little Rock Public Radio Holds Spring Fund Drive March 25-29

Little Rock Public Radio, home of KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, will hold its annual Spring Fund Drive celebrating its 51 anniversary March 25-29. Continue reading “Little Rock Public Radio Holds Spring Fund Drive March 25-29”

Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

UA Little Rock staff, students and guests participate in a classroom dedication ceremony of a new Construction Management computer lab and student lounge renovated by AGC Arkansas. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

AGC Arkansas’s Generosity Builds Future Success for UA Little Rock Students

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of construction management and engineering professionals, the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America has generously funded the renovation of a new computer lab and student lounge at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “AGC Arkansas’s Generosity Builds Future Success for UA Little Rock Students”

Paul Rainwater (center), owner of Q Clothier, has donated his time and talents to create custom business outfits for UA Little Rock students competing in a national real estate competition. The people include, from left to right, Adison Cummings, Elizabeth Small, Lamar Townsend, Paul Rainwater, Ashlin Graveline, and Osman Bagandov. Photo by Ahmed Elkhattabi.

Rainwater Donates Time and Talent to Help UA Little Rock Students Dress for Success

A group of UA Little Rock students will be dressed for success as they head to St. Louis to defend their title in a national real estate competition, thanks to the generosity of a local Little Rock business owner. Continue reading “Rainwater Donates Time and Talent to Help UA Little Rock Students Dress for Success”

Constance Meadors

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Constance Meadors

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Constance Meadors, interim director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium.

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Dr. Jim Golden is retiring after 30 years of service at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Golden Years: Longtime Criminal Justice Professor Will Enjoy Retirement after 30 Years of Service at UA Little Rock

Dr. Jim Golden has been a familiar figure at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 1994. In the summer, this criminal justice professor and administrator will start his true golden years as he retires from the university after 30 years of service. Continue reading “Golden Years: Longtime Criminal Justice Professor Will Enjoy Retirement after 30 Years of Service at UA Little Rock”

Laterika Tooks

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Laterika Tooks

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Laterika Tooks, director of annual giving for the Office of Alumni and Development. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Laterika Tooks”

The new Alumni Board of Director members include Donavon Colclough, supervisor of safety with Entergy Arkansas; Cameron Fuller, commercial banker with Simmons Bank; Grady McCorkle, director of workforce planning for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Bethany Siems, director of strategy at Ghidotti; and Alfreda Summons, data analyst lead at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

UA Little Rock Welcomes New Alumni Board of Directors Members

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming five dedicated business and community leaders to the UA Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Welcomes New Alumni Board of Directors Members”

UA Little Rock student Kim Arcega sits at the custom table she created for a new student lounge sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Arkansas. Photo by Jen Adams.

Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education

A year ago, UA Little Rock student Kimberly Arcega had never considered building large oak tables for the benefit of her fellow university students, let alone learning all the skills that would be required to build them. Continue reading “Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education”