The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $3.5 million grant from the Windgate Foundation to endow the directorship of its School of Education. This gift will support the transformation of teacher education at UA Little Rock in its quest to become a premier provider of teachers in the state. Continue reading “Windgate Foundation Supports Teacher Education with $3.5 Million Grant”
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 Public Radio, home of KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, is celebrating 50 years of providing Arkansas with important news, vibrant music, and quality public programming. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Public Radio Celebrates 50th Anniversary During Spring Drive”
Jonathan Seaborn, chief content officer at Texas Tech Public Media, has been named the new general manager of UA Little Rock Public Radio. Continue reading “Seaborn to Lead UA Little Rock Public Radio”
Forward Arkansas has named the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as one of two phase II grant recipients who will work with expert national partners in a multi-year collaborative program to recruit, train, and retain K-12 teachers in Arkansas. Continue reading “Forward Arkansas Awards UA Little Rock Phase II Grant to Improve Recruitment and Training for K-12 Teachers”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is working to connect the arts and business through an upcoming panel discussion. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Arts and Business Panel Discussion”
The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas (HWOA) has selected Christine Jones, a UA Little Rock graduate student, to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Continue reading “Jones Selected for $1,000 Scholarship from Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas”
Every year since being established in 1989, UA Little Rock celebrates the most influential and highest achieving professors in the university by presenting them with its highest award possible—the Faculty Excellence Award. Continue reading “Kirk, Wiebelhaus-Brahm, and Glazier Win 2022 CHASSE Faculty Excellence Awards”
In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2022: Sarah Beth Estes”
Five University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are making an impact for their fellow students through a new student ambassador program in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE). Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Make a Difference for Fellow Students Through CHASSE Student Ambassador Program”
