The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring food, fellowship, music, and Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit”
The Board of Trustees for the University of Arkansas System has approved a new five-year strategic plan for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, setting a bold vision for the future. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Looks to the Future with Approval of New Strategic Plan”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold its spring University Assembly meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host University Assembly April 25”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is fighting the epidemic of suicide by holding a suicide prevention walk Friday, April 26. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Hold Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk April 26”
In a special meeting kicking off their 60th anniversary year, Fifty for the Future met at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Jan. 12 to hear about the unique history between the two organizations. Continue reading “Fifty for the Future Celebrates 60th Anniversary at UA Little Rock”
Seventeen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have been awarded scholarships from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for the 2023-24 school year. The 17 students are collectively receiving more than $30,000 in scholarships, including some matching funds from UA Little Rock. Continue reading “17 UA Little Rock Students Receive LULAC Scholarships”
UA Little Rock’s preliminary fall 2023 enrollment figures indicate an increase in undergraduate and graduate student full-time equivalents (FTE) of 1.2%, an increase in student semester credit hours (SSCH) of 1.0%, and a headcount decline of 1.0% over the fall 2022 semester. Preliminary enrollment indicates 7,147 undergraduate and graduate students. These figures do not include high school concurrent students, which are reported separately. Prior to the fall 2023 term, the last fall term to experience an increase in student FTE was fall 2010. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Halts Thirteen-Year Enrollment Decline “
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”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold its spring University Assembly meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, April 14. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host University Assembly April 14”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide more opportunities for working Arkansans to have an affordable and accessible college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Partners with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Help Employees Go to College”
