UA Little Rock students walk across campus on their way to class during the first day of the fall 2023 semester. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Partners with LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to Simplify College Admissions Process for Students

In a groundbreaking initiative, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has signed direct admission agreements with three local school districts, streamlining the path to higher education for thousands of students in central Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Partners with LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD to Simplify College Admissions Process for Students”

Dr. Rebecca Glazier, director of the Little Rock Congregations Study, shares her research with faith leaders in Arkansas during the Race and Faith Summit at the UA Little Rock Downtown Center. Photo by Ben Krain.

Little Rock Congregations Study Releases Free Survey to Public

Since 2012, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and professors have been conducting research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement during election years through the Little Rock Congregations Study. Continue reading “Little Rock Congregations Study Releases Free Survey to Public”

Dr. Melvin Beavers, Chancellor Christina Drale, former Senator Joyce Elliot, Senator Fred Love and his daughter and son attend the 2023 Juneteenth celebration at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration”

Yvonne Rodriguez

UA Little Rock Senior Wins SURF Grant For Immigration Research 

For Yvonne Rodriguez, a UA Little Rock senior political science and sociology double major, the news of winning a prestigious Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grant came as a surprise and an honor. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Senior Wins SURF Grant For Immigration Research “

Dr. John Kirk and Scott Bradshaw, a public history student at UA Little Rock, show off their awards from the Arkansas Historical Association.

Honoring Civil Rights Heritage: Public History Class and Professor Recognized for Preserving Arkansas History

In a thorough and rigorous investigation of the rich tapestry of Arkansas’s past, a public history class and their esteemed professor have been honored with awards for their exceptional efforts in preserving and promoting state history.

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Art students show off an inspirational mural they painted in the West Hall. Photo by Ren Miller.

Art Students Unveil New Mural at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has unveiled a colorful and fun new student-led mural that is meant to bring inspiration to the university’s art students. Continue reading “Art Students Unveil New Mural at UA Little Rock”