Three Caterpillar employees who participate in Caterpillar Young Professionals, an employee outreach group, spent June 13 volunteering with students learning about robotics.

Caterpillar Employees Volunteer at UA Little Rock Summer Camp, Inspiring Young Innovations

Demonstrating a strong commitment to education and community, Caterpillar, Inc. employees volunteered their time and expertise at the UA Little Rock VEX Robotics Camp.  Continue reading “Caterpillar Employees Volunteer at UA Little Rock Summer Camp, Inspiring Young Innovations”

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Combination of Computer Science Degree, Certificate in Cybersecurity Broadens Career Options for Graduate

Benjamin Miller developed a passion for computer science and technology as a teen growing up in Cabot, Arkansas. That interest ultimately led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Middle school students participate in the Windstream Girls Code summer program at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Hosts 2024 Summer Camps

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a variety of youth camps in the summer. The summer camps available are focused on a range of activities, with something to satisfy everyone. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hosts 2024 Summer Camps”

Nursing student Bestynna Okai is one of the Fall 2023 graduates who earned a 100 percent pass rate on her NCLEX exam. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Nursing Grads Earn 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX Nursing Exam for First Time

In an historic milestone for UA Little Rock’s nursing program, December 2023 graduates from the School of Nursing earned a 100 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for the first time in program history! Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Grads Earn 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX Nursing Exam for First Time”

UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to Host Three Summer Camps

UA Little Rock’s Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) is gearing up for an exciting summer ahead, with three different summer camps on the horizon for middle and high school students. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center to Host Three Summer Camps”

Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

Dr. Sloan Davidson, director of the School of Nursing at UA Little Rock, leads a group of nursing students through a simulation in the Center for Simulation Innovation. Photo by Ben Krain.

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College

In an innovative initiative blending education and technology, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created an immersive virtual tour of the School of Nursing’s internationally recognized Center for Simulation Innovation to help prepare the next generation of nurses for college life. Continue reading “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Healers: UA Little Rock’s Virtual Reality Tour Prepares Nursing Students for College”

Photo of Brandon Huckaby by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Dream Career

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is getting a second chance at his dream career in the field of computer science. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Gets Second Chance at Dream Career”

Two middle school students attend a virtual reality summer camp at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp

More than 20 junior high and high school students spent a week learning how to create immersive games and virtual reality content for Meta during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s third annual virtual reality summer camp held July 31 to Aug. 4. Continue reading “Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp”

Basu Named Senior Member of IEEE

Dr. Arya Basu, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in recognition of his experience and professional accomplishments. Continue reading “Basu Named Senior Member of IEEE”