Centennial Campaign

A $1.2 million gift to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will bring new life to the university’s planetarium, restoring a longtime campus landmark and expanding access to immersive science education for students and the broader Little Rock community.  The gift from Leslye and Ray Shellam honors the legacy of Leslye’s late father, Arkansas … UA Little Rock Receives $1.2 Million Gift to Restore Planetarium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation to support the University Career Services Internship (UCSI) Program. The funding will be used to provide paid internships for students, expanding access to hands-on, career-relevant learning experiences. The University Career Services Internship Program connects … UA Little Rock Receives $50,000 Grant from Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation to Support Student Internships

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $25,000 gift from James and Carol Hendren to support the university’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program. The new fund is named the Carol and James Hendren Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarship. It supports UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity initiative, a major fundraising effort launched in spring … UA Little Rock Receives $25,000 Gift from James and Carol Hendren to Support Enduring Opportunity Scholarship

When UA Little Rock’s esports team packs their bags for national competition this spring, they won’t just be bringing their controllers. Thanks to Trojan Champions, they’ll also carry new jerseys, branded backpacks, and the confidence to represent their university on a national stage. That confidence is at the heart of Trojan Champions, a giving initiative … Trojan Champions Expands Opportunities for UA Little Rock Students

An anonymous donor has made a transformative $400,000 gift to Little Rock Public Radio, providing critical support for equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements that will enhance the station’s ability to serve its listeners across central Arkansas. The donation will fund the purchase of a new transmitter for KUAR FM 89.1, as well as a backup … Anonymous Donor Gifts Little Rock Public Radio with $400,000

Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an extraordinary Arkansan whose life was devoted to learning, justice, and community. The late Judith K. Faust, an instructor emerita at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Social Work, … Little Rock Public Radio Announces $500,000 Journalism Endowment Honoring Judith K. Faust

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is nearing the finish line of its Centennial Campaign, having raised $233 million — nearly 94% of its $250 million goal — while steadily increasing support from within the campus community. University officials launched the 2025 Campus Campaign on Sept. 26 by announcing the members of this year’s … UA Little Rock’s Centennial Campaign Builds Momentum Ahead of 2027 Anniversary

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

Arkansas business professionals Steve and Bobbe Schulte have made a $25,000 gift to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to establish the Steve and Bobbe Schulte Endowed Scholarship, which will provide lasting support to engineering students with financial need. “I earned an undergraduate degree in engineering, and it was a life-changing experience for me,” … Schultes Create Endowed Scholarship for Engineering Students at UA Little Rock

Leslye Shellam, a long-time supporter of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a member of a multi-generational family of donors, has made two new contributions to support the university’s arts programs. Shellam gave $90,000 to the Art Student Domestic Travel Fund and $14,000 to the Artist-in-Residence Housing Fund. “I feel like many students, … Leslye Shellam Continues Family’s Philanthropic Legacy with Gift to Support Art Students and Artists-in-Residence at UA Little Rock