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More than 60 Master of Social Work graduate students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock partnered with the city of Little Rock on a service-learning research project focused on unhoused populations. The project was led by Dr. Tracey McElwee, associate professor and gerontology program coordinator at UA Little Rock. It was conducted as … UA Little Rock Students Partner With City on High-Impact Social Work Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing has received continued full approval for its Associate Degree Program from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) through 2030, following a comprehensive review that identified no program deficiencies.  Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing, said the approval highlights the collective efforts … UA Little Rock School of Nursing Earns Accreditation Through 2030

Lawrance Triplett has always wanted to understand the game of basketball beyond the Xs and Os and the box score. After spending much of his life as a player, his curiosity shifted behind the scenes — driven by a desire to learn how teams are built, supported, and developed. That passion for growth, both his … UA Little Rock Alum Turns Passion for Basketball Into Player Development Career

Angela Hernandez, a senior finance major from Little Rock, is building a strong foundation for her future career in finance through an internship at ACC Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution that supports Arkansas business owners by providing access to capital and technical assistance. Hernandez began her internship in July and will continue through December. … Hernandez Gains Real-World Finance Experience Through Internship at ACC Capital

Gabriella O’Neil, a Master of Business Administration student at UA Little Rock, spent her summer putting her classroom knowledge into practice during an internship with Baptist Health in Little Rock. The experience gave her new skills and confidence that will help shape her future career in accounting. O’Neil, a native of Covington, Louisiana, is pursuing … UA Little Rock MBA Student Gains Career-Building Experience Through Internship at Baptist Health

Dr. Joe Felan, associate professor of management at UA Little Rock, has been selected to serve a five-year term on the Little Rock Sister Cities Commission. The Sister Cities Commission fosters global relationships between Little Rock and its international sister and friendship cities, promoting collaboration through arts, culture, youth education, business, and community development. Little … Felan Appointed to Little Rock Sister Cities Commission

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Rotary Club 99 of Little Rock honored Patrick Schueck, president and CEO of Lexicon Inc., as the 2025 Rotary Business and Professional Leader of the Year during an Oct. 15 ceremony at the Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development. The annual award recognizes an Arkansas business … UA Little Rock, Rotary Club Honor Patrick Schueck as 2025 Business and Professional Leader of the Year

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated a groundbreaking step forward in nursing education on Sept. 30 with the dedication of the Innovation Station Lab, the first virtual reality simulation lab in Arkansas dedicated specifically to training nursing students. The new Innovation Station, located in the Pat Walker Center for Nursing, is designed to … UA Little Rock Dedicates Arkansas’s First Virtual Reality Lab for Nursing Students

UA Little Rock is launching a new monthly event designed to spark innovation, cross-campus collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking among students, faculty, and community members. The Go 4th Fridays Entrepreneurship Lunch Series will kick off at noon Friday, Sept. 26, at UA Little Rock with a free pizza lunch, an inspiring talk from alumni, and an … UA Little Rock Launches Go 4th Fridays Entrepreneurship Lunch Series with Legendary Video Game Creators

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center congratulates Karissa Graham on her selection as State Star. The State Star award recognizes outstanding individual achievement and is presented annually to one person from every Small Business Development Center network in the country. “Our State Stars represent the best of America’s SBDC Network. They are dedicated … Graham Gets State Star Honor in Orlando