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.
From Loss to Legacy: Bowen Graduate Follows in His Grandfather's Footsteps
Galloway's journey to earning his Juris Doctor from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law this December is one of resilience, family legacy, and hard work.
Graduation -
Dec 11
UA Little Rock Student Spends Exciting Summer Abroad in Indonesia
UA Little Rock junior Maria Waite, double major in ecology and organismal biology and chemistry, spent an exciting summer studying abroad in Indonesia.
Study Abroad -
Dec 11
Graduate Student Gains Real-World Experience with Arkansas Travelers Internship
Avery Thomas-Wells, who is earning his master's degree in the sports management program at UA Little Rock, interned with the Travelers from April through September, providing invaluable industry knowledge and a stepping stone toward her future career in the sports world
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Nov 21
Burns Receives $5,000 Scholarship from AISC Education Foundation
A UA Little Rock student has received a $5,000 scholarship from the AISC Education Foundation. Tyler Burns, a junior civil and construction engineering major from Van Buren, is one of 55 students from across the U.S. who received a scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. The AISC awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to this year's cohort.
Scholarship -
Nov 15
UA Little Rock Student Advances Antibiotic Research During Prestigious Summer Chemistry Program
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student took part in a highly competitive summer research program focused on organic chemistry, working to enhance the effectiveness of an experimental antibiotic.
Research / Grant -
Nov 7
Beckman Spends Memorable Summer at National Theatre Institute
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student completed a highly competitive six-week summer theater program where participants create new work while training with professionals and emerging artists.
Student-Athletes Receive 22 OVC Academic Medals of Honor
The Ohio Valley Conference awarded 22 Little Rock student-athletes the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for the 2023-24 academic year. The OVC gives the Academic Medal of Honor to those student-athletes who maintain a 4.0 grade point average over an entire academic year.
Sports -
Sep 12
Star Quality: UA Little Rock Student Advances to National NATS Competition
A UA Little Rock student will have the chance to showcase his musical talent on a national stage during the 2024 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Conference held June 28 to July 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Academic competition -
Jun 12
UA Little Rock Announces Summer 2024 Chancellor's List
UA Little Rock announces the Summer 2024 Chancellor's List, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor's List, students must earn at least nine credit hours and at least a 3.9 GPA.
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Aug 22
Matthews Receives Volunteer of the Year Award
It wasn't enough for Little Rock Athletics to excel in the classroom and also on the competition field, the Trojans are also being recognized for their philanthropic efforts by the Little Rock Marathon Committee, which recently named the Little Rock Athletic Department as its Volunteer Group of the Year and presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to senior swimmer Aubry Matthews.
Volunteer -
Jun 7
UA Little Rock Students Make a Difference for Fellow Students Through CHASSE Student Ambassador Program
Six University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are making an impact for their fellow students through a new student ambassador program in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE).
Leadership -
Jun 4
Spring 2024 Dean's List
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester, recognizing more than 1,265 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.
Dean's List -
May 28
Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Gains Valuable Insights as Research Assistant
Aspiring to make a meaningful impact in the field of criminal justice, Katelin Matusevich, a doctoral student from Blacksburg, Virginia, is seizing a unique opportunity to hone her skills as a researcher on a comprehensive climate study for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Work Experience -
May 3
UA Little Rock to Host Donaghey Scholar's Photo Exhibition May 20
Gracelyn Johnson, a graduating student and budding photographer, will be finishing up her UA Little Rock education with a photography exhibition.
Student Excellence -
May 16
Bowen Law Student Attends Distinguished Lecture and Discussion with Supreme Court Justice
Keeli Wallace, a graduating law student at the Bowen School of Law, president of the school's Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) and an executive board member of the National Latina/o Law Student Association, recently visited the United States Supreme Court for a distinguished lecture and discussion with the United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Achievement (Other) -
May 3
Dawson Picks Up Second Golfer Of The Month Award From Ohio Valley Conference
Little Rock junior Anna Dawson earned her second Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Month award on April 1, claiming the honor for the month of March after posting a 71.9 average over eight rounds and three tournaments during the month.
Student Competition -
Apr 26
Crafting Success: Student's Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education
A year ago, UA Little Rock student Kimberly Arcega had never considered building large oak tables for the benefit of her fellow university students, let alone learning all the skills that would be required to build them. "This was a huge learning experience as I had never built anything this big before," said Arcega, a senior applied design major with an emphasis in woodworking. "I got firsthand experience on the business side of being a custom furniture builder and learned important new skills along the way."
Community Service -
Apr 17
UA Little Rock TRIO Students Visit Atlanta
A group of UA Little Rock students involved in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program had the opportunity to take a free cultural enrichment and graduate school preparation trip to Atlanta.
Club or Organization -
2023 Jun 30
UA Little Rock Welcomes New Members of Cooper Honors Program
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock welcomed new members to the William G. Cooper Jr. Honors Program in English.
Honors Program -
2023 Jun 9
School of Mass Communication honors award-winning students
The UA Little Rock School of Mass Communication celebrated its outstanding students during an awards ceremony on April 13.
Academic Award -
2023 Jun 8
UA Little Rock Student Nurses Association President Elected to State Office
Niki Buckman, a student from Quinlan, Texas, was elected as the District 1 director during the ANSA convention held in Hot Springs. She will represent and advocate for nursing students in Arkadelphia, Conway, Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Magnolia. She will also serve on the annual convention, fundraising, and awards committees.
Business/professional -
2022 Dec 19
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT AND NAVY VETERAN FINDS SUCCESS AT UA LITTLE ROCK
After spending six years in the U.S. Navy, Bryan Hernandez, a first-generation college student from Clinton, Arkansas, has found success as a marketing major and storyteller at UA Little Rock, a skill he hopes to use after graduation to highlight the Latinx culture.
Military -
2022 Nov 10
UA Little Rock Announces Fall 2022 Enrollment
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce UA Little Rock students who have enrolled for the Fall 2022 semester.
Enrollment -
2022 Sep 20
UA Little Rock Announces First-Year Bowen Law Students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law has announced its first-year students entering law school for the 2021-22 school year.
Accepted -
2021 Sep 29
Student Government Association Election
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the newly elected members of the Student Government Association for the 2022-23 academic year.
Student Government -
2022 Aug 2
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Honor Society -
2022 May 3