Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague

A university professor had a once-in-a-lifetime experience of serving as one of the guest speakers celebrating the dedication of a federal building named in his mother’s honor. Continue reading “Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague”

Dr. Ashia Muhammad, director of the McNair Scholars Program at UA Little Rock, received the Thomas E. Patterson Education Award during the King Kennedy Awards Ceremony on Feb. 17.

Muhammad Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Higher Education

A student success professional at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized for outstanding dedication in promoting educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Continue reading “Muhammad Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Higher Education”

Mahesh Thombre

Former HR Professional Graduates from UA Little Rock MBA Program, Begins Student Success Role

Mahesh Thombre had long held the goal of acquiring his Master of Business Administration (MBA). This past December, this dream became a reality for Thombre when he graduated from UA Little Rock’s MBA program. Continue reading “Former HR Professional Graduates from UA Little Rock MBA Program, Begins Student Success Role”

Uncovering the Mystery: Montague Shares Expertise at Conference Commemorating 60th Anniversary of JFK Assassination

Even 60 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy Jr., one of the most well-known and studied events in American history continues to leave unanswered questions behind and remains a topic of intrigue for people all around the world. Continue reading “Uncovering the Mystery: Montague Shares Expertise at Conference Commemorating 60th Anniversary of JFK Assassination”

Students walk across campus on their way to class during the first of day the Fall semester.

UA Little Rock Receives $1.215 Million Grant for McNair Scholars Program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $1.215 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help disadvantaged college students gain opportunities for success in their future doctoral studies. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $1.215 Million Grant for McNair Scholars Program”

UA Little Rock professors, from left, Mark Baille, Ronia Kattoum, Michael Moore, David Montague and Lundon Pinneo received a large grant from the National Science Foundation to work to improve undergraduate education in the Donaghey College of STEM.

Largest NSF Grant Awarded to UA Little Rock Will Support Ongoing Undergraduate STEM Education Efforts

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance teaching and learning and to promote student success in undergraduate STEM education. This is the largest grant UA Little Rock has ever received from the National Science Foundation.  Continue reading “Largest NSF Grant Awarded to UA Little Rock Will Support Ongoing Undergraduate STEM Education Efforts”

Paige Bowers and David Montague

UA Little Rock to host March 11 Conversation with Authors David Montague, Paige Bowers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a virtual conversation with authors David Montague and Paige Bowers to discuss their new book on the life and legacy of the U.S. Navy’s ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host March 11 Conversation with Authors David Montague, Paige Bowers”

UA Little Rock online graduate programs listed among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized as having some of the best online programs in computer information technology in the country. U.S. News & World Report ranked UA Little Rock 19th in its 2021 ranking of “Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs.”  Continue reading “UA Little Rock online graduate programs listed among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report”