U.S. Sen. John Boozman visited UA Little Rock to announce $5 million in federal funding to MidSOUTH to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three of the university’s outstanding staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of service to the university, community service, and personal growth.

UA Little Rock Honors Schrepfer, Breen, Cane with 2024 Staff Achievement Awards

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three of the university’s outstanding staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of service to the university, community service, and personal growth. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Schrepfer, Breen, Cane with 2024 Staff Achievement Awards”

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UA Little Rock, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Host Lecture on Treating Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescents Who Use Substances

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host a free virtual lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 28, showcasing research on how to create an integrated suicide and substance use intervention plan for adolescents receiving substance use treatment. Continue reading “UA Little Rock, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Host Lecture on Treating Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescents Who Use Substances”