Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock
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
A New Direction: how UA Little Rock Grad Found her Calling in ASL Interpretation
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
UA Little Rock Student Turns Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact at Lexicon, Inc.
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.
UA Little Rock MidSOUTH and Arkansas DCFS Open Child Welfare Learning Lab
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
UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Brandon, Pierce as Distinguished Alumni
From launching Arkansas’s first legal distillery since Prohibition to helping families and businesses build long-term wealth, two UA Little Rock graduates will be recognized this fall for careers that have shaped business across Arkansas. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business will honor Phil Brandon, founder and CEO of Rock Town Distillery, … UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Brandon, Pierce as Distinguished Alumni
Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students
History looks different when you’re standing where it happened. Business concepts make more sense when you see them in action. Science comes alive when the textbook gives way to the natural world. Those are the kinds of moments dozens of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students experienced while studying abroad during the last academic … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students
Colliers Internship Jumpstarts UA Little Rock Student’s Future
From touring warehouses in the Port of Little Rock to reviewing commercial lease agreements and scouting potential business locations, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Ryan Gillenwater spent his summer learning that commercial real estate is anything but a desk job: his experience offered a front-row seat to the fast-paced world he had only … Colliers Internship Jumpstarts UA Little Rock Student’s Future
From Personal Loss to Purposeful Healing: UA Little Rock Alumna Advocates for Mental Health
As July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Kimberly Robinson is encouraging people to seek support without shame. Inspired by her mother’s illness, Robinson has spent the last 26 years helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges as a licensed certified social worker. A … From Personal Loss to Purposeful Healing: UA Little Rock Alumna Advocates for Mental Health
A Family Milestone: Mother and Son Graduate Together from UA Little Rock
For years, Karen Grace Johnson was the one offering guidance. As a respiratory therapist and later a pulmonary disease navigator, she encouraged others to continue their education and pursue new opportunities. When she decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree herself, it was her son, Jeffrey Andrews, who helped show her the way. This spring, the … A Family Milestone: Mother and Son Graduate Together from UA Little Rock
UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support
The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated the success of its 15th annual golf tournament on May 18 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, raising more than $88,800 in gifts and sponsorship support to benefit student success initiatives. The double shotgun scramble featured 39 teams and brought together business leaders, alumni, faculty, students, and community … UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support