UA Little Rock’s Drale and Meadors among Top 100 Arkansas Women

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale and Dr. Constance Meadors, director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium and NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program, are two of the Top 100 Women of Arkansas. Little Rock Soirée magazine and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announced the list Oct. 1, … UA Little Rock’s Drale and Meadors among Top 100 Arkansas Women

BBQ at Bailey Celebrates 20 Years of Trojan Tradition, Student-Athletes, and Community

With plates piled high, a sea of maroon and silver on full display, and generations of Trojans filling the patio of the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock community celebrated the 20th annual BBQ at Bailey on Oct. 7. Hosted by the UA Little Rock Alumni Association, the annual … BBQ at Bailey Celebrates 20 Years of Trojan Tradition, Student-Athletes, and Community

Undergraduate Credit Hours Up 12% as UA Little Rock Prepares to Welcome the First Fall Class of its Second Century

When students arrive on campus Aug. 24, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock expects to welcome a larger student body than it did last fall.  Preliminary enrollment figures show combined undergraduate and graduate headcount up 5% and nearly 300 students for fall 2026, with student semester credit hours up 11% compared with the same … Undergraduate Credit Hours Up 12% as UA Little Rock Prepares to Welcome the First Fall Class of its Second Century

UA Little Rock Unveils Custom Street Signs for Centennial Celebration

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrates its 100th anniversary, newly dedicated custom street signs are leaving a lasting mark on campus while honoring the university’s century of history. Campus and community members gathered Thursday, July 16, at the southeast corner of 28th Street and Campus Drive for the dedication ceremony. The event … UA Little Rock Unveils Custom Street Signs for Centennial Celebration

Community Support Builds for Shellam Flake Planetarium Seat Campaign

Community support continues to grow for the return of the Shellam Flake Planetarium at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Since launching the planetarium seat sponsorship program this spring, alumni, friends, and community partners have sponsored 26 seats, generating $65,000 to provide long-term support for the planetarium’s maintenance and future enhancements. “We’re encouraged by … Community Support Builds for Shellam Flake Planetarium Seat Campaign

UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year

A century ago, the institution that would become the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was just beginning its journey. Today, UA Little Rock serves 8,000 students, offering programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Through education, research, and public service, the university strengthens Arkansas and prepares graduates to lead in their communities and careers. … UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year

Gina and Brett Pharis Support Enduring Opportunity to Help Students Succeed

For Gina and Brett Pharis, supporting UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship program is an investment in the students who will shape the future of Central Arkansas. “When I learned about Enduring Opportunity, I looked it up and realized it was right in line with my desire to support scholarships,” Gina Pharis said.  Longtime supporters … Gina and Brett Pharis Support Enduring Opportunity to Help Students Succeed

San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students

When Mimi San Pedro arrived in Arkansas with her family in the 1970s, they were starting over. After settling in Little Rock, San Pedro graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy and enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the help of scholarships, grants, and a part-time job. Now, decades later, she is … San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students