Marla Johnson

Fifty-four of Arkansas’ highest-performing high school and college students will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock June 8-12 for an immersive AI Hackathon and HealthTech Startup Week focused on solving real healthcare challenges facing Arkansans. The public is invited to register to attend the event’s culminating Demo-and-Pitch Showcase from 2-5 p.m. June … AI Hackathon Brings Arkansas’ Top Student Innovators Together to Tackle Healthcare Challenges

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how work is conducted across industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to marketing and finance. While headlines often focus on fears that automation will replace workers, experts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock say the reality is more complex – and full of opportunity for those prepared to adapt. … How UA Little Rock is Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is inviting students, faculty, and community members to explore the world of entrepreneurship and sharpen their startup skills during the next Go 4th Fridays Entrepreneurship Lunch Series event on Oct. 24. The event, “Governor’s Cup & Pitch Studio,” will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the … UA Little Rock to Host Governor’s Cup and Pitch Studio Workshop Oct. 24

UA Little Rock is launching a new monthly event designed to spark innovation, cross-campus collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking among students, faculty, and community members. The Go 4th Fridays Entrepreneurship Lunch Series will kick off at noon Friday, Sept. 26, at UA Little Rock with a free pizza lunch, an inspiring talk from alumni, and an … UA Little Rock Launches Go 4th Fridays Entrepreneurship Lunch Series with Legendary Video Game Creators

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching three innovative courses in its Extended Education program, designed to prepare Arkansas’s workforce for the future with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The courses, including Supercharge Your Marketing Strategy with AI and Basics of AI for Better Living, aim to give business leaders, marketing professionals, and … UA Little Rock Expands Extended Education with Three New AI Courses to Equip Arkansas Workforce for Tomorrow

A diverse group of students from across Arkansas gathered at UA Little Rock this summer to design and pitch artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving mental health during the university’s first AI and Mental Health Hackathon. The weeklong event in June brought together high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to form interdisciplinary teams focused on … Students Tackle Mental Health Challenges with AI at First UA Little Rock Hackathon

Students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the unique opportunity this fall to learn how to build and launch a startup through a new interdisciplinary course offered in collaboration with Forge Institute’s Embers Xcelerator program. The new course, Tech Entrepreneurship, will be led by Marla Johnson, UA Little Rock’s tech entrepreneur-in-residence, … UA Little Rock Launches Fall 2025 Tech Entrepreneurship Course in Partnership with Forge Institute

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites the public to attend the Coding for Wellness AI Hackathon Pitch Event from 3-5 p.m. Friday, June 13, in the EIT Auditorium on the UA Little Rock campus. The exciting pitch competition will serve as the culminating event of UA Little Rock’s first-ever AI & Mental Health … UA Little Rock Invites Public to ‘Coding for Wellness’ AI Hackathon Pitch Event

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching its first-ever summer camp focused on artificial intelligence and mental health, bringing together high school and college students for a week of innovation and hands-on learning. The AI & Mental Health Hackathon will host 30 high school students and 12 college students from 9 a.m. to … UA Little Rock to Host AI and Mental Health Summer Camp for Students

UA Little Rock will spotlight cutting-edge research and innovations in artificial intelligence during its inaugural AI Tech Talk event from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Hosted by UA Little Rock Tech Launch, the event in the Engineering and Information Technology Building Auditorium will feature 12 presentations from faculty and graduate students across multiple disciplines, highlighting … UA Little Rock to Host Inaugural AI Tech Talk Showcasing Campus Innovations on April 24