Centennial Campaign

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a monumental $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the Trinity Foundation Early Childhood Education Endowed Professorship Fund, enabling the university to expand its capacity to prepare skilled educators, lead innovative research, and support … UA Little Rock Receives $4.2 Million Gift from Trinity Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Arkansas

Dr. Melville Fuller, professor emeritus of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has donated $10,000 to the School of Education to support the Trojan Teachers Residency Program, an innovative teacher training initiative entering its third year. The Trojan Teachers Residency Program provides year-long, paid residencies for teacher candidates who are paired with … Retired UA Little Rock Professor Donates $10,000 to Support Future Educators

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock surprised longtime supporters Dee and Don Riggin with the announcement of an estate gift from their son, Sean Riggin, to establish an endowed scholarship in nursing in their honor. Though Sean Riggin, a retired healthcare administrator from Florida, could not be present, a letter he penned was read … Sean Riggin Honors Parents with Endowed  Scholarship in Nursing at UA Little Rock

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

Little Rock Public Radio has received a $33,083 grant from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust to fund critical infrastructure and technology upgrades at its KUAR and KLRE stations. This latest gift continues the Sturgis Trust’s longstanding support of Little Rock Public Radio’s mission to provide reliable news, cultural programming, and public … Sturgis Trust Awards $33K Grant to Little Rock Public Radio for Technology and Infrastructure Upgrades

An anonymous donor is striking the right chord once again for KLRE Classical 90.5. After a transformative $100,000 gift last spring, the donor has stepped up with an additional $50,000 to ensure the beloved classical music station continues to thrive.

Catherine Weiss has donated $10,000 to establish the Jewelry and Metalsmith Equipment Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will provide annual support to purchase and replace equipment and materials for students studying fine arts, with a special focus on jewelry and metalsmithing. “I wanted to support the students because … Catherine Weiss Creates New Fund to Support Jewelry and Metalsmithing Students at UA Little Rock

Patrick Murray, a Little Rock native and owner and president of Murray Contractors, has donated $25,000 to create the Murray Contractors Student Support Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will support student travel, competitions, presentations, and other enrichment opportunities that bring classroom learning to life for students in the … UA Little Rock Alumnus Patrick Murray Donates $25K to Support Student Enrichment at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a transformational new scholarship program with the support of a $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to advance its mission of providing access to an affordable, high-quality college education for all Arkansans. UA Little Rock announced the creation of the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Fund on … UA Little Rock Launches Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program with $7.5 Million Gift from Windgate Foundation

Dr. John Talburt, a pioneer in computer science and information quality, has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Vision for the Future Endowed Professorship in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and student mentorship. Talburt, Acxiom chair of information quality, has been a key figure in the … UA Little Rock Names John Talburt Inaugural Vision for the Future Endowed Professor