How UA Little Rock is Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how work is conducted across industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to marketing and finance. While headlines often focus on fears that automation will replace workers, experts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock say the reality is more complex – and full of opportunity for those prepared to adapt. How UA Little Rock is Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce

Nine UA Little Rock Students Present STEM Research at Arkansas State Capitol

Nine students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently showcased their research at STEM Posters at the Capitol, an annual event held at the Arkansas State Capitol that highlights student-led research from across the state. STEM Posters at the Capitol provides students with the opportunity to share original research with state lawmakers and Nine UA Little Rock Students Present STEM Research at Arkansas State Capitol

Civil Engineering Major Anterica Jones Named 2026 UA Little Rock Homecoming Royal

Sophomore Anterica Jones believes college is about more than earning a degree — it’s about building community and encouraging others. On Saturday, Feb. 28, Jones was crowned the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s 2026 Homecoming Royal during the halftime homecoming court ceremony at the men’s basketball game. The student body chooses the Homecoming Royal Civil Engineering Major Anterica Jones Named 2026 UA Little Rock Homecoming Royal

UA System Board Approves Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during its January meeting, expanding graduate-level offerings in a field critical to workforce development and regional economic growth. Housed in the Department of Computer Science within the Donaghey College of Science, UA System Board Approves Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock Battery Lab Powers Arkansas’s Future in Energy Independence

As demand for cleaner, longer-lasting energy storage grows, researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are leading the charge toward innovative next-generation battery technology. At the heart of that effort is Dr. Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry, who recently established the university’s new battery research laboratory – the first of its kind UA Little Rock Battery Lab Powers Arkansas’s Future in Energy Independence

Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research

Driven by a lifelong passion for both teaching and scientific inquiry, Dr. Ronia Kattoum has reached a significant milestone in her academic journey. After years of dedication and hard work, the long-time chemistry instructor and single mother of four has successfully earned her doctoral degree in applied sciences-chemistry and accepted a full-time assistant professorship in Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Constance Meadors

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. The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Constance Meadors, interim director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium.