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 broke ground on a series of campus improvement and renovation projects that will significantly transform the face of the university for years to come during a Dec. 2 groundbreaking ceremony outside Ottenheimer Library. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Breaks Ground on Transformational Campus Improvement Projects”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock held a Veterans Day Ceremony to commemorate the university’s military students and veterans. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Military Heroes”
UA Little Rock Chancellor Drale has taken part in a panel discussion at Brookings in Washington, D.C. that brought together leaders in higher education and nonprofit policy experts to discuss the role that regional public universities play in promoting economic development for disadvantaged communities. Continue reading “Chancellor Drale Takes Part in Brookings Panel Discussing Leveraging Public Universities to Promote Economic Development”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College were selected as education partners for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees in Central Arkansas with access to more than 180 accredited degree programs. Continue reading “Amazon Selects UA Little Rock, UA – Pulaski Tech for Career Choice Program”
Keep Little Rock Beautiful will host its annual city improvement and cleanup effort from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 12, across Little Rock. Continue reading “Little Rock Citywide Cleanup Event Set for March 12 with Kickoff at UA Little Rock”
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale will take part in a special International Women’s Day Bridge Builders conversation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, featuring inspiring women leaders of Arkansas. Continue reading “Drale to Participate in Special International Women’s Day Bridge Builders Conversation”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has issued a proclamation joining the State of Arkansas in designating Jan. 18 as the National Day of Racial Healing 2022. UA Little Rock will join communities and campuses across the state in celebrating a weeklong schedule of events in observance of the National Day of Racial Healing. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Issues Proclamation on National Day of Racial Healing 2022”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has partnered with the Forge Institute and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to establish the Consortium for Cyber Innovation (CCI) to meet the country’s growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Continue reading “UA Little Rock, Forge Institute, and UAPB Announce Creation of Consortium for Cyber Innovation”
Following months of research and creative innovation, UA Little Rock will launch its newest campaign with an enhanced brand promise: Expect More during the annual BBQ at Bailey event Oct. 12 at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center. The comprehensive communications and marketing campaign will reach beyond advertising, reflecting the fresh momentum and energy at the university. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Launches New Campaign with Enhanced Brand Promise”
