College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS)

Kelvin Bell took top honors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s second annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Pitch Competition with his idea for an artificial intelligence (AI) agent that helps restaurants manage phone calls and other service tasks. “There’s a need for this (service), because it solves the problems for an industry known … UA Little Rock Hosts AI Pitch Competition

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Corporate Partnership Program, which provides affordable and accessible higher education to working Arkansans, has more than 600 students participating this fall, and 321 people have graduated with assistance through the program. It “has helped me a great deal,” especially with unanticipated expenses, said Saisha Dockery, scheduled to graduate in … UA Little Rock Corporate Partnership Program Expands Reach and Impact

Arkansas entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for transforming business operations and accelerating growth with artificial intelligence (AI) will have a chance to win up to $50,000 in services at an upcoming pitch competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), along with UA Little Rock’s School … Entrepreneurs Invited to AI Pitch Competition at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a new simulation center that will help students build professional skills through immersive, hands-on learning experiences before entering internships, clinical settings, and the workforce. The … UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $3 Million Grant to Create AI-Powered Simulation Center

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) brought faculty, graduate students, and campus colleagues together Sept. 17-18 for its annual Research Symposium, showcasing the breadth of research across the college and creating opportunities to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore new collaborations. The two-day symposium … CBHHS Research Symposium Highlights Research and Collaboration Across College

Research takes many forms, from investigating questions in the lab or classroom to working with community partners to address challenges beyond campus — and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) will highlight that work during its annual Research Symposium Sept. 17-18. The two-day symposium will showcase research and scholarship across CBHHS through … Expert Speakers, Research Presentations Among Highlights at UA Little Rock Symposium

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business students recently had a chance to connect and find their place on campus through the Carnival of Clubs, which showcases various organizations and programs — all under a festive atmosphere. With music playing, and plenty of snacks and refreshments, the Sept. 3 event brought together students, … Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

When Shae Powell started at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she believed she had her college journey mapped out. A biology major with a minor in American Sign Language (ASL), she planned to pursue a career in public health and never imagined that a language she had picked up for fun in middle … A New Direction: how UA Little Rock Grad Found her Calling in ASL Interpretation

University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete Elena Nikolaeva put her classroom skills to the test this summer as a business intelligence analytics intern at Lexicon, Inc., developing two interactive dashboards that are now actively used by the company to help members of the Analytics and Human Resources teams make better decisions. Nikolaeva, a senior … UA Little Rock Student Turns Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact at Lexicon, Inc.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s MidSOUTH Training Academy and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), celebrated the grand opening of the Child Welfare Learning Lab August 19. This initiative marks a new chapter in preparing Arkansas child welfare professionals to better serve children and families … UA Little Rock MidSOUTH and Arkansas DCFS Open Child Welfare Learning Lab