Steve Foster

First-Generation Student Finds It’s Never Too Late For an Old Dog to Learn New Tricks at College

First-generation college student and entrepreneur Steve Foster has worn many different hats in his life – everything from a merchant marine to an owner of a liquor distribution company to a marketing consultant. Continue reading “First-Generation Student Finds It’s Never Too Late For an Old Dog to Learn New Tricks at College”

Bryan Hernandez while on duty with the U.S. Navy.

First-Generation Student and Navy Veteran Finds Success at UA Little Rock

After spending six years in the U.S. Navy, Bryan Hernandez, a first-generation college student from Clinton, Arkansas, has found success as a marketing major and storyteller at UA Little Rock, a skill he hopes to use after graduation to highlight the Latinx culture. Continue reading “First-Generation Student and Navy Veteran Finds Success at UA Little Rock”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored Dr. Sung-kwan Kim, professor of business information systems, with the 2022 Harper W. Boyd Jr. Professor of Excellence Award.

UA Little Rock Presents Professor Kim with Harper W. Boyd Jr. Professor of Excellence Award

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored Dr. Sung-kwan Kim, professor of business information systems, with the 2022 Harper W. Boyd Jr. Professor of Excellence Award. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Presents Professor Kim with Harper W. Boyd Jr. Professor of Excellence Award”

Employees at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center small business owners in Arkansas. Photo by Ben Krain.

ASBTDC Launches Free Summer Series to Prepare Small Companies to Compete for Federal SBIR Funding

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is offering a free summer series designed to help small businesses win federal funding for research and development of innovative technologies with the potential for commercialization.  Continue reading “ASBTDC Launches Free Summer Series to Prepare Small Companies to Compete for Federal SBIR Funding”

Gwen Green

Green Appointed to National Marketing Committee for Small Business Development Centers

Gwen Green, marketing and communications manager for the UA Little Rock-based Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), has been appointed to the Marketing and Communications Committee for America’s SBDC national network. Continue reading “Green Appointed to National Marketing Committee for Small Business Development Centers”

Cynthia Taylor

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Cynthia Taylor

As a woman to watch at UA Little Rock, Dr. Cynthia Taylor, an associate professor of accounting, has been breaking barriers at UA Little Rock ever since she stepped foot on campus. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Cynthia Taylor”