Innovation

Alex Tarpley, a junior civil and construction engineering major, spent the summer interning in Dublin, Ireland, where he gained life-changing experience that expanded his outlook on life, sharpened his professional skills, and deepened his passion for engineering. Tarpley, a native of Russellville, spent two months working with TST Engineering, where he helped transform raw land … UA Little Rock Engineering Student Gains Global Experience Through Internship in Ireland

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann, professor of history at UA Little Rock, is helping Americans rediscover a forgotten piece of patriotic history – the Replica Liberty Bells that once traveled the country as symbols of freedom, thrift, and civic pride. Mann’s research on the 1950 Independence … UA Little Rock Historian Rings in America’s 250th with Research on Replica Liberty Bells

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is transforming the way people learn about the insect world through technology with the launch of a new mobile application, Insects AR, now available on the Google Play Store. The innovative app, developed by James Dempsey, a senior computer science major from White Hall, uses augmented reality … UA Little Rock Student Brings the World of Insects to Life with New Augmented Reality App

Next summer, UA Little Rock students can explore how empire, migration, and memory have shaped the modern Mediterranean on a 16-day study abroad program in France and Morocco. Led by UA Little Rock history professors Nathan Marvin and Katrina Yeaw, the program includes visits to Paris and Marseille in France and Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech … Echoes of Empire: Mediterranean Study Abroad Class

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine confidence about what comes next. “I feel excited and honestly not nervous,” Le said. “UA Little Rock has prepared me for life after college very … Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

One of UA Little Rock’s newest professors, Dr. Tiffani Tijerina, assistant professor in rhetoric and writing, received an Open Education Award for Excellence for the first book in a series she is editing, Pedagogy Opened: Innovative Theory and Practice.  This award was presented by Open Education Global organization as part of the Open Education Awards … UA Little Rock Professor Wins Award for Open Pedagogy

Dr. Rene Shroat-Lewis, associate professor of geology at UA Little Rock, received the Accomplished Alumni Award and the President’s Award during the Geological Society of America’s 2025 annual meeting. The AWG President’s Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and support for the organization’s mission of empowering women in the geosciences. Shroat-Lewis was honored … Associate Professor in Geology Wins Two Awards

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce the addition of 15 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 Introduces New Corporate Partnerships to Portfolio

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at UA Little Rock and founding director of the Collaboratorium for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies (COSMOS) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received the Best Paper Award at the 2025 International Conference on AI-Based Media Innovation (AIMEDIA 2025) … UA Little Rock Researcher Wins Best Paper Award for Groundbreaking AI Study on YouTube Bias

Dr. Rich Shumate, an assistant professor at UA Little Rock’s School of Mass Communication, has received national recognition for his groundbreaking research on the media strategies of President John F. Kennedy. The American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) recognized Shumate with the William David Sloan Award for Top Faculty Paper during its 44th annual convention held … Shumate Honored with National Award for Research on JFK’s Televised Press Conferences