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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s planned Museum of Natural History will feature “so many really amazing items from our collection, bring more people to campus, (and accomplish) scientific outreach” through its myriad displays, according to Dr. Sinéad Ní Chadhain, associate professor and chair of the biology department.  “Our hope is to engage people — curious about … New Natural History Museum at UA Little Rock will be Scientific Outreach to Community

When students arrive on campus Aug. 24, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock expects to welcome a larger student body than it did last fall.  Preliminary enrollment figures show combined undergraduate and graduate headcount up 5% and nearly 300 students for fall 2026, with student semester credit hours up 11% compared with the same … Undergraduate Credit Hours Up 12% as UA Little Rock Prepares to Welcome the First Fall Class of its Second Century

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $1 million in funding from Google.org, the company’s philanthropy, to establish a statewide Cybersecurity Clinic Network, expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students while delivering critical cybersecurity support to organizations across Arkansas. The new initiative builds on the university’s leadership in the Cyber Learning Network, a collaborative … UA Little Rock Launches Statewide Cybersecurity Clinic Network with $1 Million Google.org Funding

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to build support for the future of its Shellam Flake Planetarium, with a new $50,000 gift focused on sustaining the facility for years to come. The gift from UA Little Rock alumnus and retired attorney James Bruce McMath and his wife, Becky, contributes to the Shellam Flake … UA Little Rock Receives Gift to Support Long-Term Success of Planetarium

Students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are helping shape a new campus makerspace designed to bring creativity, technology, and hands-on experimentation together in one place. The project, called Trojan Forge, will give students access to tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, screen-printing equipment and woodworking tools. The space is … Students Lead Creation of New Trojan Forge Makerspace at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Carnegie classified high research activity (R2) institution, announced it  has secured $12.75 million in federal funding to support veterans services, cutting-edge nanotechnology research, cybersecurity innovation, and advanced social network analysis during a press conference on Thursday.  “UA Little Rock is home to a diverse student body and … UA Little Rock Secures $12.75 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Veterans Services, Nanotechnology, Cybersecurity, and National Defense Research

As demand for cleaner, longer-lasting energy storage grows, researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are leading the charge toward innovative next-generation battery technology. At the heart of that effort is Dr. Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry, who recently established the university’s new battery research laboratory – the first of its kind … UA Little Rock Battery Lab Powers Arkansas’s Future in Energy Independence

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched the Workforce Development Center Council, a new cross-campus advisory group designed to strengthen the university’s role in meeting Arkansas’s evolving workforce needs. The council brings together leaders from across academic colleges and administrative units to discuss emerging workforce trends and to identify how UA Little Rock … UA Little Rock Creates Workforce Development Center Council to Strengthen Career Pathways and Community Impact

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated a groundbreaking step forward in nursing education on Sept. 30 with the dedication of the Innovation Station Lab, the first virtual reality simulation lab in Arkansas dedicated specifically to training nursing students. The new Innovation Station, located in the Pat Walker Center for Nursing, is designed to … UA Little Rock Dedicates Arkansas’s First Virtual Reality Lab for Nursing Students

Catherine Weiss has donated $10,000 to establish the Jewelry and Metalsmith Equipment Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will provide annual support to purchase and replace equipment and materials for students studying fine arts, with a special focus on jewelry and metalsmithing. “I wanted to support the students because … Catherine Weiss Creates New Fund to Support Jewelry and Metalsmithing Students at UA Little Rock