With more than 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas' capital city.
(see more)With more than 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas' capital city.
UA Little Rock science scholars present research at state conference
Eight students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently presented their research at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference in Fayetteville on Oct. 27-28, 2017.
Research / Grant -
2017 Nov 27
UA Little Rock students participate in 2017 Delta I-Fund program
Three University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have exceeded the halfway point of the 2017 Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub Delta I-Fund program, and are hoping to take their newly established business, Spiritum Solutions, to the next level.
Business/professional -
2017 Nov 16
Beta Alpha Psi chapter receives 2017 Distinguished Chapter Award
The Epsilon Pi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock was awarded the Distinguished Chapter of the Year award from the organization's national office. Beta Alpha Psi, an international honors society in the College of Business, focuses on the recognition and success of financial information students and professionals. The organization is open to students majoring in accounting, finance, and business information systems who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Academic Award -
2017 Nov 16
UA Little Rock geology students participate in 'Friends of Fourche Creek' clean-up
Nine University of Arkansas at Little Rock undergraduate geology students volunteered their time to help with the clean-up of Fourche Creek at Interstate Park in Little Rock on Saturday, Oct. 28. These students are enrolled in Dr. Josh Spinler's and Dr. Laura Ruhl's Earth and the Environment Geology courses. Students are encouraged to participate in community service related to the environment as a part of their coursework.
Community Service -
2017 Nov 16
University of Arkansas at Little Rock students participate in "The All Night Strut" performance
A group University of Arkansas at Little Rock theatre students recently took the stage to entertain guests in "The All Night Strut," a musical revue with performances inspired by artists from the 1930s and 40s.
Volunteer -
2017 Nov 16
UA Little Rock student places third in national competition for engineering students
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has won a national award for an ethics paper exploring whether engineering faculty should teach if they have not obtained a professional license.
Student Competition -
2017 Nov 16
UA Little Rock student athlete named Sun Belt Conference's Freshman of the Week
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student athlete was named the Sun Belt Conference's Freshman of the Week and is the first Trojan in program history to earn the weekly conference honor.
Sports -
2017 Nov 7
UA Little Rock student athletes named 2017 All-Sun Belt Conference selections
Three University of Arkansas at Little Rock student athletes were named All-Sun Belt Conference selections for 2017.
Enrollment -
2017 Nov 7
Lambda Pi Eta Induction
Sixteen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students were inducted into the National Communication Association's official honor society, Lambda Pi Eta.
Honor Society -
2017 Nov 3
UA Little Rock student chosen as finalist for the 2017 Diamond Journalism Awards
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student was chosen as a finalist in the 2017 Diamond Journalism Awards, a regional competition sponsored by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The awards recognize outstanding journalism by professionals and students from Arkansas and bordering media markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
Academic competition -
2017 Oct 27
UA Little Rock theater students find work on "God's Not Dead 3"
Three University of Arkansas at Little Rock students landed jobs in "God's Not Dead 3," the latest installment of the faith-based film being filmed in central Arkansas.
Volunteer -
2017 Oct 27
Bowen law school students attend American Bar Association conference
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law students attended the 25th anniversary of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Fall Conference.
Academic Award -
2017 Oct 24
UA Little Rock student receives scholarship
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students received scholarships during LULAC's (League of United Latin American Citizens) annual scholarship gala held Oct. 13 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum.
Scholarship -
2017 Oct 25
LULAC Scholarship recipients
Ten University of Arkansas at Little Rock students received LULAC scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Scholarship -
2017 Oct 25
College of Business graduate becomes first-time author
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business graduate recently released his first novel, "Be Steady, My Soul: Daily Practices for Peace and Positivity."
Alumni -
2017 Oct 23
Bowen law school students attend leadership academy at Harvard
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law students attended the Ms. JD's National Women's Law Students Organization Leadership Academy Sept. 22-23 at Harvard Law School.
Student Excellence -
2017 Oct 20
UA Little Rock doctoral student presents research on social cyber forensics
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has presented his research on how social cyber forensics can be used to track how online deviant groups use social media to spread propaganda and misinformation at several major international conferences this summer.
Achievement (Other) -
2017 Oct 20
William G. Cooper, Jr. Honors Program inductees
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of English recently announced the newest members of its William G. Cooper, Jr. Honors Program. Completion of the program requires students to maintain an overall GPA of 3.25, with a grade point of 3.5 in English courses, satisfactory completion of the block of Cooper Honors courses, and a letter of certification from the Director of the Program.
Honor Society -
2017 Oct 19
Bowen Law School Enrollment
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law announces the enrollment of more than 300 students for the 2017 fall semester.
Enrollment -
2017 Oct 13
UA Little Rock students move on to semifinalist round of construction intern of the year competition
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have a chance to win the title of Construction Intern of the Year and a $10,000 scholarship after earning two spots for students who garnered the most online votes for the scholarship competition. The Construction Intern Awards scholarship program is designed to recognize the strongest construction interns in the industry and the companies with the best construction internship programs in the country. They are awarding a total of $50,000 in scholarships.
Academic competition -
2017 Oct 19
Academics, Community, Career Development and Employment Program Graduates
The Academics, Community, Career Development and Employment Program, created in partnership by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Easterseals Arkansas, saw its first seven graduates this fall.
Graduation -
2017 Oct 13
UA Little Rock 2017-18 Chancellor's Leadership Corps Scholars
More than 200 University of Arkansas at Little Rock freshmen were selected as scholars for the 2017-18 class of the Chancellor's Leadership Corps scholarship program. Through CLC, students have the opportunity to develop and enhance the skills necessary for leadership positions, both on and off-campus.
Scholarship -
2017 Oct 9
Student-athletes named to Sun Belt Honor Roll
The Sun Belt Conference recently named 50 UA Little Rock student-athletes to its Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
Student Excellence -
2017 Sep 11
Students win scholarships to healthcare engineering conference
Four University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and one faculty member received scholarships to attend an annual healthcare engineering conference in Indianapolis.
Scholarship -
2017 Aug 24
Student-athletes named to Sun Belt Commissioner's List
The Sun Belt Conference recently named 56 UA Little Rock student-athletes to its Commissioner's List. The Commissioner's List recognizes student-athletes with a GPA above 3.5.
Student Excellence -
2017 Sep 11
UA Little Rock nursing students enter Pathway Program
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and CHI St. Vincent welcomed 36 UA Little Rock nursing students to the fall semester of the Pathway Program.
Business/professional -
2017 Aug 29
UA Little Rock students, graduates enroll in Clinton School of Public Service
University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates and William H. Bowen Law School students have entered the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Master of Public Service degree program this fall.
Accepted -
2017 Aug 24
Donaghey Scholars announced for 2017-18 school year
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced new recipients of the prestigious Donaghey Scholarship for the 2017-18 school year. Donaghey Scholars receive a substantial financial package that includes: full tuition (up to 18 hours per semester), stipend, study abroad financial assistance, housing subsidy, and new laptop computer.
Scholarship -
2017 Jul 11
Spring 2017 Graduation
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2017 graduates.
Graduation -
2017 Jul 7
Students win trip to Museum of African American History and Culture
Eight UA Little Rock students who went to Washington, D.C. June 2-4, after winning an essay contest to promote knowledge of African American history. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, the Joel E. Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity held an essay contest in February in which students answered: "Why does the United States need a National Museum of African American History and Culture?"
Student Competition -
2017 Jun 22