School of Business

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center congratulates Karissa Graham on her selection as State Star. The State Star award recognizes outstanding individual achievement and is presented annually to one person from every Small Business Development Center network in the country. “Our State Stars represent the best of America’s SBDC Network. They are dedicated … Graham Gets State Star Honor in Orlando

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business will recognize two accomplished graduates as its Distinguished Alumni of 2025. They will honor Woody Harrelson, president of The Hatcher Agency, and Gus Leeper, senior vice president in Stephens Inc.’s Private Wealth Management division, during the 2025 School of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, … UA Little Rock School of Business to Honor Harrelson, Leeper at 2025 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon

Ten UA Little Rock students traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, this May, gaining firsthand experience in global supply chain management. Led by Professors Joe Felan and Otmar Varela from the UA Little Rock School of Business, the May 15–24 study abroad program gave students the opportunity to explore international business practices while immersed in Argentinian … UA Little Rock Business Students Explore Global Supply Chains and Culture in Argentina

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $60,000 donation from alumna and longtime supporter Julie Brown to establish a new endowed scholarship for accounting students. The Count von Count Endowed Scholarship, named after the beloved number-loving character from “Sesame Street,” will provide financial support for students majoring in accounting at UA … Julie Brown Donates $60,000 for New UA Little Rock Accounting Scholarship

The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated a successful day on the greens with its 14th Annual Golf Tournament, held May 19 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. This year’s double shotgun scramble brought together 41 teams and raised more than $84,000 to benefit students in the School of Business. The proceeds … UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises $84K for Student Support

John Rainwater will conclude his time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 17. He will be graduating with his Master of Business Administration degree.  Rainwater has spent the last six years at UA Little Rock earning two degrees and he admits he’s sad about leaving his home away from home “It … Rainwater’s Chapter at UA Little Rock Comes to a Close as He Graduates with Master’s Degree

Patrick Murray, a Little Rock native and owner and president of Murray Contractors, has donated $25,000 to create the Murray Contractors Student Support Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will support student travel, competitions, presentations, and other enrichment opportunities that bring classroom learning to life for students in the … UA Little Rock Alumnus Patrick Murray Donates $25K to Support Student Enrichment at UA Little Rock

The UA Little Rock School of Business will tee off its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, at Pleasant Valley Country Club. The tournament raises funds to support experiential learning opportunities for business students, including internships, participation in national competitions, and other unique educational experiences. The event will feature both morning (8 a.m.) … UA Little Rock School of Business to Host 14th Annual Golf Tournament

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been highlighted for having one of the most affordable online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the country.

Dr. Kent Kovacs, an associate professor of accounting, economics, and finance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a nearly $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies, and Education (RISE) to study how farmers’ risk preferences impact water use during droughts. “This grant is an incredible opportunity … UA Little Rock Economist Awarded Nearly $750K NSF Grant to Study Water Use in Agriculture