UA Little Rock goes beyond lectures to bring learning to life.
Our applied research footprint provides advanced educational opportunities and broadens our external impact.
From researching cancer treatment and bone regeneration, to exploring artificial intelligence and deviant social media use, UA Little Rock’s students and faculty are engaged in innovative and impactful research.
Learning by Doing
UA Little Rock is a leading doctoral research university committed to innovation and excellence, where students can contribute to the transformative impact of applied research.
Research Centers and Facilities
UA Little Rock has more than 20 research centers and facilities with a variety of focuses. Many of the centers partner with local businesses and organizations to provide invaluable data and insight. These spaces provide students the experience of conducting in-depth research alongside supportive and award-winning faculty. Real-world experiences like these prepare students for future career opportunities.
- Arkansas Economic Development Institute
- Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center
- Center for Advanced Research in Entity Resolution and Information Quality
- Center for Arkansas History and Culture
- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences
- Center for Molecular Design and Development
- COSMOS Research Center
- Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center
- George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center
Advancing Cybersecurity Education
Our cybersecurity research is addressing critical needs such as protecting the energy sector’s infrastructure, leveraging artificial intelligence, and tackling complex challenges of the digital age.
Research News
October 16, 2025
Research Study Co-authored by 16 UA Little Rock Students Finds Raccoons Show Early Signs of Domestication
October 09, 2025
UA Little Rock Dedicates Arkansas’s First Virtual Reality Lab for Nursing Students
October 09, 2025