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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Social Work is taking a hands-on approach to sustainability thanks to a 2024 UA Little Rock Sustainability Grant. Morgan Leyenberger, instructor of social work, used the grant to purchase a GEME electric composter, a high-tech, microbiotic system that converts food waste into usable compost within hours. … UA Little Rock School of Social Work Reduces Food Waste with New Campus Composter

Dr. Arya Basu, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been selected to participate in “Our American Story,” a national documentary initiative honoring the people and ideas shaping the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary in 2026. As part of the America 250 celebration, the “Our American … UA Little Rock Professor Featured in National Documentary Project for America’s 250th Celebration

A UA Little Rock online program has been ranked among the best in the country for those seeking a master’s degree in communication, according to a new report from Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor, a platform that provides consumers with rankings on the most cost-effective higher education options, has chosen UA Little Rock’s online Master of … UA Little Rock’s Online Graduate Degree Ranked Among Best, Most Affordable in Nation

An anonymous donor has made a transformative $400,000 gift to Little Rock Public Radio, providing critical support for equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements that will enhance the station’s ability to serve its listeners across central Arkansas. The donation will fund the purchase of a new transmitter for KUAR FM 89.1, as well as a backup … Anonymous Donor Gifts Little Rock Public Radio with $400,000

Derek Boyce, director of alumni, corporate, and foundation relations at the UA Little Rock, has been selected to join the 41st class of Leadership Greater Little Rock, a prestigious community leadership program designed to develop civic-minded leaders across central Arkansas. Established by the Little Rock Regional Chamber in 1985, Leadership Greater Little Rock is a … Boyce Selected for Leadership Greater Little Rock Class 41

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

It may be one of the best-kept secrets in Arkansas. Inside a lab at UA Little Rock, chemistry students are designing everything from Alzheimer’s and migraine drugs to next-generation materials stronger than Kevlar. The work, led by Dr. Jerry Darsey, is gaining international acclaim, most recently with an award from the International Society of Advanced … UA Little Rock Professor Honored with International Award for Pioneering Materials Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is nearing the finish line of its Centennial Campaign, having raised $233 million — nearly 94% of its $250 million goal — while steadily increasing support from within the campus community. University officials launched the 2025 Campus Campaign on Sept. 26 by announcing the members of this year’s … UA Little Rock’s Centennial Campaign Builds Momentum Ahead of 2027 Anniversary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has once again been recognized among the nation’s best universities, with several programs ranked in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. UA Little Rock earned national recognition in four undergraduate programs: ·   Business – No. 194 ·   Computer Science – No. 245 … UA Little Rock Earns High Marks in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings

Leslye Shellam, a long-time supporter of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a member of a multi-generational family of donors, has made two new contributions to support the university’s arts programs. Shellam gave $90,000 to the Art Student Domestic Travel Fund and $14,000 to the Artist-in-Residence Housing Fund. “I feel like many students, … Leslye Shellam Continues Family’s Philanthropic Legacy with Gift to Support Art Students and Artists-in-Residence at UA Little Rock