Dr. Marilyn Miller, a professor of physical therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California, has made a significant contribution to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to establish a scholarship for gerontology students, underscoring her commitment to advancing the field and supporting future generations of scholars. Continue reading “Esteemed Alumna Creates Scholarship for Gerontology Students at UA Little Rock”
At age 15, Mariana Abarca moved with her family from Mexico to Little Rock, where her father was excelling as a bicycle mechanic. Continue reading “Social Work Student Bridges Cultures and Communities as City’s Multicultural Liaison”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Social Work will host a free one-day conference on end-of-life topics Friday, Oct. 6. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Free Conference on End-of-Life Topics”
In what may have been a first for UA Little Rock, spring graduate and equestrian Bethann Coldiron brought her two horses to campus to have graduation photos taken on May 21. Continue reading “From Hooves to Helping Hands: Equestrian Turned Social Worker Brings Equine Magic to Graduation Photos”
Tammy Carpenter and her daughter, Trinity Van Dusen-Allen, have twice the reason to celebrate as they are both graduating with social work degrees from UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together”
Social work was an easy career choice for new graduate Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. Continue reading “Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree”
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student who is graduating this spring plans to use her Master of Social Work degree to help other adults who are neurodivergent. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Finds Calling in Social Work”
In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2023: Dr. Laura Danforth”
A social work professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will showcase their work on an international platform this summer. Continue reading “Social Work Professor’s Research Accepted into International Conference”
March is Social Work Month, and we are highlighting the happenings in the School of Social Work at UA Little Rock with a conversation with the school’s new co-directors, Dr. Laura Danforth, associate professor, and Dr. Kim Jones, professor. Continue reading “Highlighting Social Work: A Conversation with Co-Directors Laura Danforth and Kim Jones”
