A new endowed scholarship has been created to help public administration students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in memory of John (Jack) T. Meriwether, a former Little Rock city manager and higher education advocate for Arkansas. Continue reading “Meriwether Scholarship Will Support UA Little Rock MPA Students”
UA Little Rock is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Tonya Oaks Smith, an alumna and former communications employee at the university. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has set a new date to celebrate Taste of Little Rock on Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. Continue reading “New Taste of Little Rock Date Set for April 25”
After earning graduate degrees while working full time, a Conway couple has made a generous donation to support part-time graduate students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Phillips Family Supports UA Little Rock Graduate Students with $25K Gift”
UA Little Rock alumnus Wendell Scales Jr., deputy director of innovation at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, is competing for the biggest award in American education on behalf of his employer that would fund a program designed to expand student mindsets on what it means to have a career in agriculture. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize”
UA Little Rock is starting a new scholarship to help students working to support themselves through college, thanks to the generosity of a family that is committed to supporting education. Continue reading “Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at UA Little Rock”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community had many reasons to celebrate during the annual BBQ @ Bailey event on Oct. 14. The annual university picnic brought together employees, students, alumni, and community supporters to enjoy food, fun, and camaraderie. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Centennial Campaign Start at BBQ @ Bailey”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $6.75 million gift from the family of a beloved engineering professor who was responsible for establishing some of the university’s first engineering programs. Continue reading “Chan Family Marks Professor’s Legacy with $6.75 Million Gift to Benefit UA Little Rock Engineering Programs”
Kristi Smith has been promoted to a key leadership role for alumni and development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Smith Named Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Development at UA Little Rock”
A special edition of BBQ @ Bailey is planned for Friday, Oct. 14. The annual tailgating-style event will include the formal campus announcement of the Centennial Campaign, a major fundraising effort that will impact the university for years to come. Continue reading “BBQ @ Bailey Celebration Will Include Launch of Centennial Campaign”
