Student Success

Following a decorated career on the court and in the classroom, former Little Rock Trojans women’s basketball standout Marian Kursh is bringing lessons she learned at UA Little Rock to leadership roles at the new Little Rock West High School. Kursh, a valuable post player on Trojans squads that made three-straight trips to the NCAA … UA Little Rock Alum and Trojans Hoops Standout Brings Lessons Learned to New Little Rock High School

For Charlotte Bomar, creativity is more than a classroom tool. It’s how she helps her students see what they can achieve. This approach has earned Bomar two national honors for her work in gifted education. The National Association for Gifted Children has named her the 2026 Outstanding Master’s Student in Gifted Education, after she received … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Second National Recognition for Gifted Education Work

Well before opening night, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen” has already made an impression. The musical, which won six awards at the 71st Tony Awards, follows a lonely high school student whose lie about a classmate spirals out of control, exploring themes of mental health, belonging and the … ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Brings UA Little Rock Students and Alumni Together on the Haislip Theatre Stage

From asking a chatbot a question to encountering facial recognition technology or riding in a self-driving car, today’s students are interacting with artificial intelligence in more ways than ever before. Students in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence want to do more than simply use AI. They … UA Little Rock Students Explore the Future Through New Artificial Intelligence Degree

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is making it easier to find and access professional development, continuing education, and workforce training through a new centralized system for professional skills and non-degree programs. Modern Campus brings UA Little Rock’s professional skills training and continuing education opportunities together, connecting programs from across disciplines through a single … UA Little Rock Launches Centralized Platform for Professional and Continuing Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock senior Michaela Reynolds has been elected Undergraduate Student Representative for the Board of Directors of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. “I’m really excited and proud to represent the university, but also undergraduates across the … UA Little Rock Student Selected for National Board of Directors of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Corporate Partnership Program, which provides affordable and accessible higher education to working Arkansans, has more than 600 students participating this fall, and 321 people have graduated with assistance through the program. It “has helped me a great deal,” especially with unanticipated expenses, said Saisha Dockery, scheduled to graduate in … UA Little Rock Corporate Partnership Program Expands Reach and Impact

Higher Education institutions like the University of Arkansas at Little Rock — which recently hosted its inaugural Workforce Summit — play a crucial role in workforce development, and that role grows ever more important as technology evolves.  On Thursday, Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations convened on campus to discuss strengthening partnerships and … UA Little Rock Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Solutions for Workforce Challenges

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a new simulation center that will help students build professional skills through immersive, hands-on learning experiences before entering internships, clinical settings, and the workforce. The … UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $3 Million Grant to Create AI-Powered Simulation Center

From business and computer science to nursing and psychology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are pursuing degrees from nationally recognized programs across a wide range of fields. Four UA Little Rock undergraduate programs earned spots in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: “Having four undergraduate programs recognized nationally reflects … Four UA Little Rock Programs Earn National Recognition in 2027 U.S. & World Report Best Colleges Rankings