Office of the Provost

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock proudly recognizes four outstanding staff members as recipients of this year’s Academic Affairs Staff Achievement Awards. The awards celebrate the exceptional staff contributions to student success, innovation, and campus collaboration. The 2026 Academic Award winners are: “These individuals represent the very best of UA Little Rock,” said Provost … Academic Affairs Staff Award Winners

Before phase two construction begins, UA Little Rock Provost Ann Bain has already picked out her seats, becoming the first to invest in the Shellam Flake Planetarium’s new seats. She’s sponsoring two in honor of her grandchildren, Sadie and Henry, making the project personal long before the doors open. “I can’t think of a better … Provost Leads Effort in Shellam Flake Planetarium Seat Sponsorship Program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the formation of a new Workforce Development Center Advisory Board, a strategic step to expand collaboration with industry and education partners in support of Arkansas’s workforce and economic growth. “Workforce development is central to how UA Little Rock fulfills its responsibility to students, employers, and our … UA Little Rock Launches Inaugural Workforce Development Center Advisory Board

The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved two new undergraduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during its January meeting, expanding academic offerings that address workforce needs in education and technology. The Board approved a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of … UA System Board Approves New Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Artificial Intelligence at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock’s Faculty Mentoring Program (FMP) continues to see strong participation, welcoming dozens of new faculty members each year as part of its ongoing commitment to teaching excellence and faculty success. Co-facilitated by Dr. Shannon Collier-Tenison, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs for faculty relations and administration, and Dr. David Montague, associate vice chancellor … UA Little Rock Faculty Mentoring Program Sees Record Participation

Dozens of new faculty members from across the university came together for a special reception hosted by Provost Ann Bain at her home. The event celebrated nearly 40 new faculty who joined UA Little Rock this academic year and offered a chance to connect, reflect, and build a stronger community as they completed their first … Provost Hosts Reception to Celebrate New Faculty and Build Community

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced leadership changes in the provost’s office.

UA Little faculty members learned about valuable teaching strategies to improve student success and retention in the classroom through active-learning techniques during the 2023 Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching held May 15-19 in Ottenheimer Library.