Derek Slagle

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, Axton Tackett and Braden Carr, have been selected for the inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy, a statewide program backed by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute that prepares the next generation of civic leaders.      The program brings together students from colleges and universities across the state for a yearlong … Two UA Little Rock Students Selected for Inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has once again earned national recognition for its excellence in graduate education. UA Little Rock’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is ranked 96th in the nation for public affairs in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. This marks the third consecutive year … U.S. News & World Report Recognizes UA Little Rock Among Top Public Affairs Graduate Programs

Dr. Derek Slagle, the director of the School of Public Affairs at UA Little Rock, will have his photography on display in an exhibition titled, “Derek Slagle: Science of Conservation” at UA Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design.

UA Little Rock employees demonstrated their generosity during 2023 by donating more than $156,000 to the university. Faculty and staff achieved a momentous victory in the 2023 Campus Campaign, surpassing the campaign goal of 30 percent participation.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Master of Public Administration program has been recognized in the latest rankings of U.S. News and World Report.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Derek Slagle as the new director of the School of Public Affairs. 

Dr. Derek Slagle, professor of public administration, has been named as one of the first 25 artists selected for a new fellowship program for Arkansas artists.