School of Business

Brooklyn Marcee didn’t arrive at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the confidence she has now. It was something she built over time. When she first stepped onto campus, the Quitman, Texas, native never imagined she would become a visible campus leader, a Homecoming Royal, a graduating business administration major, and a student-athlete … Confidence in Motion: Brooklyn Marcee’s Path Through UA Little Rock

Ideas for applying artificial intelligence to business challenges will take center stage at the Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition April 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The prize is $50,000 in services from PREDICTif Solutions, funded by Amazon Web Services. Hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, along … Arkansas Entrepreneurs Wanted for Pitch Contest Spotlighting AI Business Ideas

From a young age, senior UA Little Rock student KJ Miley had Olympic-sized ambition. Now, he’s working to turn that ambition into reality as he trains to make the U.S. World Teams in 2026 and 2027, with the ultimate goal of earning the 97-kilogram spot at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The rigors … Former Trojan Wrestler Sets Sights on Olympic Glory

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine confidence about what comes next. “I feel excited and honestly not nervous,” Le said. “UA Little Rock has prepared me for life after college very … Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, and its future hinges on one resource: water. An economist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is leading a major research effort to understand how farmers make decisions about irrigation in order to better recognize the pressures they face and identify solutions that could help Arkansas agriculture thrive … UA Little Rock Economist Examines Future of Arkansas Water and Agriculture

Angela Hernandez, a senior finance major from Little Rock, is building a strong foundation for her future career in finance through an internship at ACC Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution that supports Arkansas business owners by providing access to capital and technical assistance. Hernandez began her internship in July and will continue through December. … Hernandez Gains Real-World Finance Experience Through Internship at ACC Capital

UA Little Rock alumnus Rodney M. Abston has committed a $25,000 gift to establish the Rodney M. Abston Family Enduring Opportunity Scholarship, becoming the latest donor to join the growing wave of support for the university’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program. His scholarship will support students who are balancing jobs, coursework, and financial challenges, and whose determination … UA Little Rock Alumnus Joins Enduring Opportunity with $25,000 Scholarship Gift

Gabriella O’Neil, a Master of Business Administration student at UA Little Rock, spent her summer putting her classroom knowledge into practice during an internship with Baptist Health in Little Rock. The experience gave her new skills and confidence that will help shape her future career in accounting. O’Neil, a native of Covington, Louisiana, is pursuing … UA Little Rock MBA Student Gains Career-Building Experience Through Internship at Baptist Health

Dr. Joe Felan, associate professor of management at UA Little Rock, has been selected to serve a five-year term on the Little Rock Sister Cities Commission. The Sister Cities Commission fosters global relationships between Little Rock and its international sister and friendship cities, promoting collaboration through arts, culture, youth education, business, and community development. Little … Felan Appointed to Little Rock Sister Cities Commission

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated two outstanding graduates whose leadership, service, and professional success exemplify the spirit of Trojan excellence during the 2025 School of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, held Friday, Oct. 17, at the Statehouse Convention Center. The event recognized Woody Harrelson, president of The Hatcher Agency, and Gus Leeper, senior vice president … UA Little Rock Honors Distinguished Business Alumni Woody Harrelson and Gus Leeper