School of Business

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

Dr. Casey Rockwell, assistant director and associate professor of the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the recipient of the Ohio Valley Conference Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. The honor comes as UA Little Rock, a current OVC member, prepares to transition to the United … UA Little Rock Professor Earns OVC Faculty Honor for Student Success

University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Samantha Stewart is making a name for herself in Arkansas’s food scene. As CFO and owner of Certified Pies, Stewart has helped grow the restaurant into a local favorite — even earning recognition from Southern Living for serving some of the best wings in the South. Stewart graduated … UA Little Rock Alumna Turns Class Project Roots into Food Scene Success

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s online management degree ranks among the nation’s top programs, according to OnlineU.   This ranking evaluates programs based on affordability, accessibility and academic quality. This recognition highlights the university’s efforts to provide a comprehensive and accessible education for students across Arkansas and beyond.  UA Little Rock offers both in-person … UA Little Rock Ranked Among Top 10 Most Affordable Online Management Degree Programs

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