George and Joni Lee are retiring from UA Little Rock after a combined 64 years of service to the university.

UA Little Rock Honors George and Joni Lee for Decades of Dedicated Service

After a combined 64 years of service to UA Little Rock, George and Joni Lee will retire from UA Little Rock this year, leaving a legacy of leadership, growth, and dedication to the university they have called home since the 1980s. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors George and Joni Lee for Decades of Dedicated Service”

Teacher residents and their mentor teachers visit during an orientation for a teacher residency program between UA Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The UA Little Rock students in the first row are Trula Bell, Trinity Gilstrap, Janelle Solis, Layla Schwab, Fallon Armstrong-Withers, Averee Betts, and Maggee Powell. The mentor teachers in the back row are Elizabeth Polen, Danielle Pelletier, Sarah Henderson, Amanda Lercher, and Wanda Eskridge. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

New Cohort of UA Little Rock Teaching Residents Join Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

After a successful first year of a new teacher residency program, a second cohort of teacher residents from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have joined Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD) to learn how to become day-one ready teachers. Continue reading “New Cohort of UA Little Rock Teaching Residents Join Jacksonville North Pulaski School District”

Desarae Nelson visits a rural olive and almond farm in Fes overlooking the Atlas Mountains during a trip to Morocco.

Nelson Travels to Morocco as Part of LeadAR Class 20

Dr. Desarae Nelson, director of TRIO Student Support Services at UA Little Rock, participated in an unforgettable trip to Morocco as part of her experience with Class 20 of LeadAR.

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Dr. Rene Shroat-Lewis

Shroat-Lewis Receives Mid-Career Excellence Award in Academia and Research

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has been recognized for her outstanding contributions in teaching and research in Earth and space sciences. Continue reading “Shroat-Lewis Receives Mid-Career Excellence Award in Academia and Research”

Dr. Sri Gourisetti

UA Little Rock Alumnus Excels in Cybersecurity Field

A UA Little Rock alumnus who earned three degrees from the university has risen to the top of the cybersecurity field. Now working as a cybersecurity professional at Google, he continues to give back to his alma mater as a professor, helping to shape the next generation of cyber professionals.

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The Arkansas National Guard presenting the colors during a Veterans Day Ceremony on campus. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Holds Veterans Day Ceremony

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock held a moving Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to honor the courage and sacrifice of U.S. veterans.

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