School of Business

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business students recently had a chance to connect and find their place on campus through the Carnival of Clubs, which showcases various organizations and programs — all under a festive atmosphere. With music playing, and plenty of snacks and refreshments, the Sept. 3 event brought together students, … Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is once again reaching out to help students who want to build their own businesses.  Build Your Own Business (BYOB) is designed for UA Little Rock students with entrepreneurial ambitions who want to learn how to bring their concept to life. … Build Your Own Business Sessions Aim to Help UA Little Rock’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs

University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete Elena Nikolaeva put her classroom skills to the test this summer as a business intelligence analytics intern at Lexicon, Inc., developing two interactive dashboards that are now actively used by the company to help members of the Analytics and Human Resources teams make better decisions. Nikolaeva, a senior … UA Little Rock Student Turns Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact at Lexicon, Inc.

From launching Arkansas’s first legal distillery since Prohibition to helping families and businesses build long-term wealth, two UA Little Rock graduates will be recognized this fall for careers that have shaped business across Arkansas. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business will honor Phil Brandon, founder and CEO of Rock Town Distillery, … UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Brandon, Pierce as Distinguished Alumni

For many prospective graduate students, the biggest challenge isn’t deciding they want to earn an advanced degree — it’s taking the first step toward that degree. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship makes that first step easier by covering the cost of in-state tuition for a three-credit-hour graduate course … Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship Helps Students Take the First Step Toward Graduate School

From touring warehouses in the Port of Little Rock to reviewing commercial lease agreements and scouting potential business locations, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Ryan Gillenwater spent his summer learning that commercial real estate is anything but a desk job: his experience offered a front-row seat to the fast-paced world he had only … Colliers Internship Jumpstarts UA Little Rock Student’s Future

The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated the success of its 15th annual golf tournament on May 18 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, raising more than $88,800 in gifts and sponsorship support to benefit student success initiatives. The double shotgun scramble featured 39 teams and brought together business leaders, alumni, faculty, students, and community … UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Real Estate Team received the “Best Pitch” award at the 16th annual Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Competition in Chicago, competing against 21 undergraduate teams from across the country.  The team’s proposal focused on The 78 — a 62-acre site along the South Branch of the Chicago River that … UA Little Rock Building Chicago’s 78th Neighborhood: UA Little Rock Students Capture National ‘Best Pitch’ Title UA Little Rock

Kaylee Smith is leaving her undergraduate career at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock earlier than expected — and with honors. Smith, a management major from Little Rock, will graduate this month magna cum laude with a GPA above 3.8 while continuing her volleyball career in the university’s MBA program. A setter for the … Trojan Setter Kaylee Smith Graduates Early with Honors

Originally from Mexico, Emilia Martinez is preparing to reach a milestone in her family’s history. This May, she will graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master’s degree in mass communication — becoming the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. “I have always been a big fan of … First in Her Family, Emilia Martinez Turns a Dream Into a Master’s Degree