Leaders in the Classroom and Communities

Artificial intelligence research from Dr. Nitin Agarwal at the University of Arkansas at LittleRock has earned international recognition after a collaborative paper was published at the 39th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS). The conference is widely considered the world’s premier gathering for artificial intelligence and machine learning research. The achievement places UA … UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal’s AI Research Published at World’s Top Artificial Intelligence Conference

Carrie Phillips, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s chief communications and marketing officer, has been recognized by her peers in the field of educational advancement for her long and distinguished efforts in that arena.  At the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) annual Marketing and Branding Conference on June 22, Phillips received … UA Little Rock’s Carrie Phillips Receives CASE Crystal Apple Award for Years of Outstanding Service

A man who thought he would lose his job after gradually losing his vision learned braille at the encouragement of Anindya “Bapin” Bhattacharyya. By the time he completely lost his sight, he was prepared and able to keep working. Bhattacharyya not only taught the man braille, but also how to adapt to his new world. … UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology

Ouida Newton recalls a time when a group of students walked into her classroom convinced they simply weren’t good at math. They walked out believing in themselves. Helping students gain confidence in their own abilities defined Newton’s 38-year career in education. Recently, the UA Little Rock alumna was recognized with the 2026 Lifetime Educator Award. … UA Little Rock Alumna Honored with Lifetime Educator Award

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will launch a new graduate certificate in health informatics this fall, equipping students with the skills needed to improve healthcare delivery through data, technology, and analytics. The interdisciplinary program prepares professionals to meet growing workforce demand for using data and information systems to improve patient outcomes, efficiency, and … New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

The Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will now reach more Arkansas communities through the Cyber Learning Network (CLN). By expanding the CORE Cybersecurity Clinic through the CLN, UA Little Rock is creating new opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience while meeting needs in communities … UA Little Rock Expands Cybersecurity Support for Arkansas Communities

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Sheila Wold McKinnis director of development for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), effective July 1. McKinnis, most recently associate director of development in the Office of Alumni and Development, will lead fundraising efforts for one of the university’s largest colleges. She … UA Little Rock Promotes Sheila Wold McKinnis to Lead Development for CHASSE

As July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Kimberly Robinson is encouraging people to seek support without shame. Inspired by her mother’s illness, Robinson has spent the last 26 years helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges as a licensed certified social worker. A … From Personal Loss to Purposeful Healing: UA Little Rock Alumna Advocates for Mental Health

Community support continues to grow for the return of the Shellam Flake Planetarium at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Since launching the planetarium seat sponsorship program this spring, alumni, friends, and community partners have sponsored 26 seats, generating $65,000 to provide long-term support for the planetarium’s maintenance and future enhancements. “We’re encouraged by … Community Support Builds for Shellam Flake Planetarium Seat Campaign

For 47 years, the Summer Laureate/University for Youth program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has provided gifted elementary students with unique summer learning opportunities. This July, classrooms across UA Little Rock will transform into laboratories, design studios, fantasy worlds, and musical stages as students gather for the annual program. For two weeks, … Summer Laureate Returns to UA Little Rock with 21 New Classes for Young Learners