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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

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s esports Rocket League team ended the 2025 season with five wins, making it the first time in program history to win more than half of its games. This milestone reflects the team’s continued growth and progress as the team made its first-ever appearance in the Southeastern Esports League … UA Little Rock Rocket League Team Wraps Up Breakout Winning Season

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

At the start of this year, alumna Dr. Brandi De La Cruz was named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year for 2026. De La Cruz has taught at Collierville High School in Tennessee for six years.  De La Cruz first earned her school’s Teacher of the Year award, then advanced to become District Teacher of the … Former Student Wins Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has added two new employees and announced a promotion within its Advancement and Communications divisions, strengthening the university’s efforts to share its story and engage the community. Molly Coleman has joined the Office of Communications and Marketing as a research communicator. In this role, Coleman helps share the … UA Little Rock Expands Advancement and Communications Teams

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Theta Eta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity is proving that size is no measure of success. With just over 20 active members, the fraternity has achieved remarkable growth over the past year. The chapter has earned national recognition for academic excellence, logging thousands of community service hours, and … Small but Mighty: How UA Little Rock’s Kappa Sigma is Making a Difference in Academics, Service, and Brotherhood

A UA Little Rock student spent the spring semester immersed in Spanish culture, where she gained experiences and life skills that she says will help her in any future career path. Sofia Villegas, a junior management major from Cabot and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, studied at the University of Sevilla in … UA Little Rock Student Gains Global Perspective During Semester Abroad in Spain