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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized as one of the nation’s fastest-rising universities after climbing 749 places in the 2026 AD Scientific Index World University Rankings. Among U.S. institutions, UA Little Rock ranked third for the largest improvement in ranking in the field of education, trailing only Purdue University Northwest and … UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings

Artificial intelligence research from Dr. Nitin Agarwal at the University of Arkansas at LittleRock has earned international recognition after a collaborative paper was published at the 39th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS). The conference is widely considered the world’s premier gathering for artificial intelligence and machine learning research. The achievement places UA … UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal’s AI Research Published at World’s Top Artificial Intelligence Conference

A recent online study places UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the best places to receive an undergraduate degree in education in the region. The study was conducted by online education website EducationDegree.com, a resource for individuals pursuing a career in teaching. The study placed UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the 35 … ​​UA Little Rock’s School of Education Among Best Programs in Country

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce the addition of 13 new members to the Corporate Partnerships Program. These members have entered into a unique partnership with the university, and are committed to strengthening relationships in the community. The program enables partnering employees to begin or finish an undergraduate or graduate … UA Little Rock Adds New Corporate Partnerships to Portfolio

The UA Little Rock School of Business will tee off its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, at Pleasant Valley Country Club. The tournament raises funds to support experiential learning opportunities for business students, including internships, participation in national competitions, and other unique educational experiences. The event will feature both morning (8 a.m.) … UA Little Rock School of Business to Host 14th Annual Golf Tournament

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been voted the best college in the state by readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, solidifying its reputation for academic excellence, student success, and community impact.

UA Little Rock has once again been recognized as a doctoral university with high research activity, receiving the designation of an R2 university by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education. The designation highlights UA Little Rock’s continued commitment to impactful research and its growth in doctoral education.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome renowned Arkansas executive Bobby Martin for the second installment of the Titans of Industry Conversation Series on Feb. 27.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating significant enrollment growth for the spring 2025 semester, with the university reporting its largest percentage increase for a spring term in university history.

Grace Zafasi, a familiar face at Little Rock Public Radio, has taken on a new role as director of development for the home of KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5.