UA Little Rock senior, Katherine Holtz, is a student in the School of Social Work. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree

Social work was an easy career choice for new graduate Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. Continue reading “Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree”

Paula Rocha

Mother of Four Happy to Start Nursing Career After Losing Home in Tornado

After losing her home to the devastating tornado that struck central Arkansas on March 31, a graduating UA Little Rock student and mother of four from Little Rock is looking forward to the positive things in life, including starting a new career as a nurse. Continue reading “Mother of Four Happy to Start Nursing Career After Losing Home in Tornado”

Shanna Parker

Parker Joins UA Little Rock as Director of New Child Care Connections Program

Shanna Parker has been named the director of a new program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock that is helping to connect parents with the child care resources they need to be successful in school. Continue reading “Parker Joins UA Little Rock as Director of New Child Care Connections Program”

Shanna Parker

UA Little Rock Launches New Program to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a new program to help university students find and afford quality child care so they can complete their college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Launches New Program to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students”

UA Little Rock has been awarded a federal grant worth more than $581,000 from the U.S. Department of Education that will help pay child care expenses for low-income students. Pictured, from left to right, are three of the UA Little Rock employees responsible for researching and writing the Child Care Access Means Parents in School grant: Heather Reed, Dr. Daryl Rice, and Cassie Jo Gehring. Photo by Angie Faller.

U.S. Department of Education Awards UA Little Rock $581K Grant to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a federal grant worth more than $581,000 from the U.S. Department of Education that will help pay child care expenses for low-income students to help them complete their college education. Continue reading “U.S. Department of Education Awards UA Little Rock $581K Grant to Provide Child Care Funding for Low-Income Students”