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Dr. John A. Kirk, George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been awarded the Susie Pryor Award for his article examining the case of Mary Dinwiddie, the only African American woman sentenced to death in Arkansas during the 20th century. Kirk received the award April 11 … Kirk Wins Susie Pryor Award for Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock marked a major milestone this spring as it celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. The inaugural class of nine graduates includes Kenneth Barnett, Bryce Ebsen, Isaac Gonzalez, Courtney Ingram, Cameron Jackson, Cameron Johnson, David Leitnaker, Emily McClenahan, and … UA Little Rock Celebrates First Graduates of Cybersecurity Degree Program

Little Rock Public Radio has received a $33,083 grant from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust to fund critical infrastructure and technology upgrades at its KUAR and KLRE stations. This latest gift continues the Sturgis Trust’s longstanding support of Little Rock Public Radio’s mission to provide reliable news, cultural programming, and public … Sturgis Trust Awards $33K Grant to Little Rock Public Radio for Technology and Infrastructure Upgrades

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched the Academic Leadership Academy (ALA), a new initiative supported by the Office of the Provost to cultivate and strengthen academic leadership across campus. Launched during the 2024-25 academic year, the ALA is a cohort-based program designed to prepare new academic administrators and faculty members interested in … UA Little Rock Launches Academic Leadership Academy to Train Emerging Campus Leaders

An anonymous donor is striking the right chord once again for KLRE Classical 90.5. After a transformative $100,000 gift last spring, the donor has stepped up with an additional $50,000 to ensure the beloved classical music station continues to thrive.

Dr. John Talburt, a pioneer in computer science and information quality, has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Vision for the Future Endowed Professorship in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and student mentorship. Talburt, Acxiom chair of information quality, has been a key figure in the … UA Little Rock Names John Talburt Inaugural Vision for the Future Endowed Professor

Dr. Matt Matusiak, associate dean for faculty, technology, and accreditation in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) at UA Little Rock, has been honored for his remarkable service to the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA).

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $10,000 gift from Ralph C. and Margo Eubanks of Little Rock to establish the Ralph T. Eubanks Memorial Scholarship for students studying applied communication.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been voted the best college in the state by readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, solidifying its reputation for academic excellence, student success, and community impact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced a transformative $1.5 million gift made in memory of the late Pat Wilson during a special event on Feb. 11.