UA Little Rock students showcase their research and creative work during the 2022 Student Research and Creative Works Expo. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host 2023 Research and Creative Works Expo April 21

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold its annual Student Research and Creative Works Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. April 21 in the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host 2023 Research and Creative Works Expo April 21”

The university formally broke ground on the Trojan Way and Library Plaza project during a groundbreaking ceremony one campus.

UA Little Rock Breaks Ground on Transformational Campus Improvement Projects

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock broke ground on a series of campus improvement and renovation projects that will significantly transform the face of the university for years to come during a Dec. 2 groundbreaking ceremony outside Ottenheimer Library. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Breaks Ground on Transformational Campus Improvement Projects”

Mohib Hafeez

Graduating Student Spotlight: Mohib Hafeez

Donaghey Scholar Mohib Hafeez will graduate on May 14 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He will attend UAMS in the fall to study medicine. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Mohib Hafeez”

Esthela Criollo Ventres is the MPA Student of the Year. She also volunteers at El Zocalo by helping them get health care services and as a translator at several local clinics. Photo by Ben Krain.

Criollo Ventres Named Master of Public Administration Student of the Year

Esthela Criollo Ventres, a recent graduate of UA Little Rock, has been honored as Student of the Year in the Master of Public Administration program at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Criollo Ventres Named Master of Public Administration Student of the Year”

Ottenheimer Library prepares changes in digital resource system for improved user experience

UA Little Rock’s Ottenheimer Library will unveil changes to their online resource systems on Aug. 10 that will streamline the search process and create a more seamless user experience.  Continue reading “Ottenheimer Library prepares changes in digital resource system for improved user experience”

UA Little Rock finance and economics major Josiah Johnson represented a statistical analysis of the spillover effects and general efficacy of small business initiatives in small towns featured in the TV show Small Business Revolution for his project for the Student Research and Creatives Works Expo. Photo by Ben Krain.

Johnson Explores Economic Impact on Towns Featured in ‘Small Business Revolution’

Josiah Johnson, a senior finance and economics major from Sherwood, is researching the impact on small towns that have been nominated for and featured on the TV show “Small Business Revolution.”  Continue reading “Johnson Explores Economic Impact on Towns Featured in ‘Small Business Revolution’”

UA Little Rock student artist Emma Chambers, center right, poses in front of her winning mural with Student Government Association president Landon McKay, left, Chancellor Christy Drale center left, and Nancy Hamilton, Faculty Senate Building and Grounds committee member, far right, during a dedication ceremony for the mural at the Ottenheimer Library on campus. Chambers, a junior Bachelor of Fine Arts major with a concentration in painting, won the first student mural competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Student Government Association, in conjunction with the Faculty Senate Building and Grounds committee, created the mural contest open to all UA Little Rock students. Chambers received more than 750 votes and $1000 for her design of swimming koi fish.

UA Little Rock Dedicates New Student Mural “Koi” in Ottenheimer Library

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock dedicated a new student mural in the lobby of Ottenheimer Library during a ceremony on May 11.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Dedicates New Student Mural “Koi” in Ottenheimer Library”