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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Carnegie classified high research activity (R2) institution, announced it  has secured $12.75 million in federal funding to support veterans services, cutting-edge nanotechnology research, cybersecurity innovation, and advanced social network analysis during a press conference on Thursday.  “UA Little Rock is home to a diverse student body and … UA Little Rock Secures $12.75 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Veterans Services, Nanotechnology, Cybersecurity, and National Defense Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to build momentum behind the future of its Shellam Flake Planetarium, with a new $50,000 gift supporting long-term sustainability efforts for the facility. The gift from Centennial Campaign co-chair Jerry Damerow and his wife, Sherri, supports the Shellam Flake Planetarium Endowment Fund in the Donaghey College of … UA Little Rock Receives Gift to Strengthen Long-Term Support for Planetarium

What does it mean to study the mind in the age of artificial intelligence? For the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the answer begins with a first. The department has welcomed Bahareh Jozranjbar as its inaugural artificial intelligence scholar-in-residence. The role grew out of strategic use of the … UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence

UA Little Rock has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty members for their contributions in teaching, research and creative works, public service, social justice, and rising faculty achievement. Selected from college-level honorees, this year’s winners represent the highest level of achievement across the university. Winners are recognized for excellence … UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is using artificial intelligence to reimagine what’s possible for people with limb loss — and earning national recognition along the way. Ayorinde Alase has been named a National Society of Black Engineers 25 Under 25 awardee. The recognition is a national honor awarded to exceptional students … UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Named NSBE 25 Under 25 Awardee

For many kids, snapping together LEGO bricks and stacking Lincoln Logs is just play. However, for one UA Little Rock Construction Management student, it was the start of a career. Phoebe Booth’s path into construction management wasn’t a straight line. Booth initially enrolled in civil engineering before discovering her passion lay in the hands-on nature … Building Boldness: How Phoebe Booth Found Her Place in Construction

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service, recognizing faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving the university, community, and profession. Each academic college has the opportunity to select one faculty member for the honor. These recipients will be recognized … UA Little Rock Names Faculty Excellence Award College-Level Winners in Public Service

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Social Justice, recognizing faculty whose work advances equity, opportunity, and meaningful access for individuals and communities. Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. These recipients will be recognized during the … UA Little Rock Names Faculty Excellence in Social Justice College Level Winners

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named four faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, recognizing faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and instructional innovation. Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. These recipients will be recognized during the UA Little Rock … UA Little Rock Names College Level Faculty Excellence Award Winners in Teaching

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named four faculty members as college-level recipients of the Rising Faculty Award, recognizing early-career faculty who have demonstrated exceptional promise in teaching, research, and service. Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. These recipients will be recognized during the UA Little Rock Faculty … UA Little Rock Names College Level Rising Faculty Award Winners