Walker Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to Endow UA Little Rock School of Nursing Center for Simulation Innovation Director Position
Amid a growing national shortage of nurses, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $1.5 million donation from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation to create an endowed directorship for the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation (CSI). This generous gift will provide additional resources to support nursing education and … Walker Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to Endow UA Little Rock School of Nursing Center for Simulation Innovation Director Position
Merriman Achieves Long Awaited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Amy Merriman, a native of Paragould, Arkansas, has earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, marking a long-awaited accomplishment.
Sample Achieves Nursing Dream with UA Little Rock Degree
Caley Sample, a Jacksonville native who now lives in Lonoke, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UA Little Rock this December, marking a significant milestone in her nursing education.
Father and Son Answer New Call to Become Nurses
When Satchel Nash, 27, of Sherwood, was thinking about what he wanted to do for a career, he naturally looked to his father, Greg Nash, 50, of North Little Rock, and followed in his footsteps to become a firefighter and EMT.
Army National Guard Member Balances Full-Time Nursing Career and Studies to Earn UA Little Rock Nursing Degree
A dedicated nursing student and Arkansas Army National Guard member is about to achieve a major milestone as he graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
First-Generation Nursing Student Dallas Martin Finds Success at UA Little Rock
Dallas Martin, a first-generation senior nursing major from Helena, really does it all.
UA Little Rock Nursing Program Makes Significant Leap in National Rankings
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s undergraduate nursing program has made a significant jump in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, moving up 53 slots to No. 130 in the nation. This improvement highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare education and its dedication to preparing future healthcare leaders.
UA Little Rock Receives $970K Grant to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $969,200 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) program to help attract, prepare, and retain more nurses in Arkansas.
Sadaka Receives Award to Present Telehealth Medicine Research at International Nursing Conference
Heba Sadaka, associate professor of nursing at UA Little Rock, has received an award to present her research on telehealth medicine at an international nursing conference.
UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Takes on New Leadership Roles
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing professor has taken on two new roles to build her leadership skills in the community.