Leaders in the Classroom and Communities

Twenty-five outstanding students from across Arkansas and beyond have been selected to join the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 2026-27 academic year. Selected from an applicant pool of 115 students, the incoming class enters UA Little Rock with an average high school GPA of 4.29. The … Twenty-Five Students Selected for UA Little Rock’s Prestigious Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

Dr. Brian Walker, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $72,000 grant through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) to support research aimed at developing new compounds with the potential to fight cancer. Working in collaboration with researchers at the University of Arkansas for … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Brian Walker Receives $72,000 Grant to Advance Anti-Cancer Research

Wednesday isn’t just the start of a new conference affiliation. It’s the beginning of a new challenge. As Little Rock officially joins the United Athletic Conference on July 1, excitement is evident throughout the Trojan athletic department. Coaches see the move as an opportunity to elevate their programs, strengthen recruiting, create new rivalries and compete … Trojans Join United Athletic Conference

A century ago, the institution that would become the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was just beginning its journey. Today, UA Little Rock serves 8,000 students, offering programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Through education, research, and public service, the university strengthens Arkansas and prepares graduates to lead in their communities and careers. … UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year

For more than three decades, gifted middle and high school students from across Arkansas have gathered at UA Little Rock to transform an empty stage into an original production. This summer, that tradition continues as MT Stage: From the Bard to Broadway! returns, inviting a new group of students to explore how a classic story … MT Stage Returns, Continuing Over 30 Years of Student Creativity and Collaboration at UA Little Rock

Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins set out to become the best educator she could be. Her commitment to growth, mentorship, and student success has guided her from earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UA Little Rock to a career preparing future teachers at Southern Arkansas University, where she has been named dean of the College of … UA Little Rock Alumna Named Dean at Southern Arkansas University

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design will launch its fall 2026 season with a series of photography-focused exhibitions, headlined by the internationally acclaimed artist Todd Hido. Showing from August through November, the Windgate Center of Art + Design (WCAD) will host exhibitions featuring renowned photographers and explore the evolving … Nationally Acclaimed Photographers Headline Fall Exhibitions at UA Little Rock

At first glance, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Jessica Limbaugh seems to live in two different worlds. At work, she thrives in the fast-paced transportation and logistics industry. In the classroom, she dives into her passion for history, philosophy, and religious studies. From auditing freight costs to exploring belief systems that have shaped …  UA Little Rock Student Bridges History and Transportation Through Education and Career

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is helping position Arkansas at the forefront of quantum computing through a collaborative effort to expand education and workforce development opportunities across the state. The effort recently secured a $96,313 National Science Foundation award to support its next phase of development. The funding follows a statewide workshop that … UA Little Rock-Led Quantum Computing Initiative Secures NSF Funding

More UA Little Rock students are finding connection, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging through fraternity and sorority life. Fraternity and sorority membership at UA Little Rock grew from 62 students in 2024-25 to 141 students in 2025-26, an increase of more than 127% and the largest fraternity and sorority community the university has … Greek Life Membership More Than Doubles at UA Little Rock