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Derek Boyce, director of alumni, corporate, and foundation relations at the UA Little Rock, has been selected to join the 41st class of Leadership Greater Little Rock, a prestigious community leadership program designed to develop civic-minded leaders across central Arkansas. Established by the Little Rock Regional Chamber in 1985, Leadership Greater Little Rock is a … Boyce Selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock Class 41

Balancing the demands of a nine-time All-American sprinter with the rigor of a cutting-edge academic program is no small feat. But Cameron Jackson, a May 2025 graduate of UA Little Rock’s inaugural cybersecurity program, has done it — leveraging the discipline he honed on the track and in the classroom to launch a career in … UA Little Rock Alumnus Cameron Jackson Excels in Cybersecurity and on the Track

Colleen Gilliland, who graduated from UA Little Rock in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology, used a $4,000 grant from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program to conduct research on the effects of bulimia on human teeth. Gilliland conducted her research with the goal of improving … UA Little Rock Alumna Uses SURF Grant to Research on the Effects of Bulimia on Human Teeth

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $30,000 donation from alumna Zongping Yu and her husband, Tianmiao Hu, to establish an endowed scholarship that will support biology students for generations to come. The Zongping Yu and Tianmiao Hu Endowed Biology Scholarship will benefit both full- and part-time students majoring in biology. … UA Little Rock Alumna and Husband Establish Endowed Scholarship for Biology Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce that Tom Brannon, Chief Meteorologist at THV11 and proud UA Little Rock alumnus, has been named the honoree for the 21st annual Taste of Little Rock, which will take place April 7, 2026. Taste of Little Rock, one of the university’s most beloved traditions, … UA Little Rock to Honor Meteorologist Tom Brannon as 2026 Taste of Little Rock Honoree

Emma Estelle Chambers, a 2023 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is finding creative ways to turn Arkansas earth into art. Known professionally as Emma Estelle, Chambers is quickly establishing herself in the state’s arts scene through a combination of creative innovation, scientific research, and a growing body of ceramic work inspired … UA Little Rock Alumna Launches Career in Ceramics with artLAUNCH Grant

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off the new school year with one of its most beloved traditions, BBQ at Bailey, on Oct. 8. This year’s picnic will feature a special Celebration of Champions theme, recognizing the outstanding achievements of Trojan athletic teams that brought home conference titles from 2023 to 2025. … UA Little Rock to Celebrate Champions at Annual BBQ at Bailey

Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has successfully completed Leadership Arkansas Class XIX, a prestigious statewide leadership program organized by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas. Leadership Arkansas is a unique program that brings together emerging and established leaders from across … Christian O’Neal Graduates from Leadership Arkansas Class XIX

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $60,000 donation from alumna and longtime supporter Julie Brown to establish a new endowed scholarship for accounting students. The Count von Count Endowed Scholarship, named after the beloved number-loving character from “Sesame Street,” will provide financial support for students majoring in accounting at UA … Julie Brown Donates $60,000 for New UA Little Rock Accounting Scholarship

This is a special guest column written by UA Little Rock alumnus Dean Caputa. He is a Louisiana native, graduating from UA Little Rock in 1989 with degrees in journalism and history. He also graduated from LSU, earning his education degree and certification, allowing him to teach high school history and journalism for the last … Little Rock Baseball Earned Respect from LSU Fans and Media During Regional Play