Cassandra Booker, a 2008 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, overcame incredible odds to graduate with the bachelor’s degree that she is so thankful for. Yet, her college journey is far from over. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Cassandra Booker Overcomes Incredible Odds That Lead to a Family Legacy of College Graduates”
Dr. David Briscoe, a university professor of sociology at UA Little Rock, has recently been awarded the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion by the Chapel of Four Chaplains for his humanitarian efforts. Continue reading “Briscoe Receives Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion”
Dr. David Briscoe, a professor of sociology, has the distinction of being the first UA Little Rock faculty member appointed the honorific title of university professor. Continue reading “Briscoe Named University Professor at UA Little Rock”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected Drs. David Briscoe, Nitin Agarwal, and Bronwyn MacFarlane as the 2021 winners of the Faculty Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Briscoe, Agarwal, and MacFarlane as Top Professors of 2021”
University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are honoring faculty members who have made a positive impact in their lives through the 2021 We Heart Our Faculty Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock students honor one-of-a-kind faculty members”
At 73, Carolyn Wilkerson has completed her lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree. Continue reading “Wilkerson fulfills dream of earning college degree 55 years after graduating high school”
A man who has spent the past 55 years dedicated to service with the Boy Scouts of America has now been honored by having his picture installed in the Heritage Hall in the Bailey Alumni Center.
Continue reading “Briscoe recognized in UA Little Rock’s Heritage Hall”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected Drs. Gary Geissler, Anindya Ghosh, and David Briscoe as the 2020 winners of the Faculty Excellence Awards. Continue reading “UA Little Rock honors Geissler, Ghosh, and Briscoe as top professors of 2020”
Dr. David Briscoe, professor of sociology, is being honored as the 2020 Faculty Excellence in Public Service award winner for the UA Little Rock College of Social Sciences and Communication. Continue reading “Briscoe receives Faculty Excellence in Public Service award for College of Social Sciences and Communication”
At age 15, Vickie Austin left high school in Wynne, Arkansas, after becoming pregnant with her first child, though she always intended to finish her education. Continue reading “Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15”
