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.
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
Graduating Public History Student Immortalizes President Bill Clinton's Legacy by Creating Virtual 3D Artifacts
In an innovative thesis project that melds technology with historical preservation, Jackelyn Cordova Romano, a graduating public history student at UA Little Rock, has brought President Bill Clinton's legacy to life through the creation of immersive virtual 3D artifacts.
Graduation -
May 16
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
Aaliyah Mathis Named Ohio Valley Conference Female Field Athlete of the Week
Aaliyah Mathis was named the Ohio Valley Conference Female Field Athlete of the Week announced by the conference April 24. This is the second field athlete of the week honor for the junior this season.
Sports -
May 3
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
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Antibiotic Research
Armin Mortazi, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for his research in combating antibiotic resistance.
Research / Grant -
Apr 26
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
Talented UA Little Rock Students Awarded Acxiom Diversity Scholarships
Six outstanding students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been selected for the 2023 Acxiom Diversity Scholarship program. Acxiom, the customer intelligence company whose data-driven solutions create business growth by enabling better customer experiences, annually selects 10 college students from the U.S. for the program.
Scholarship -
Feb 15
UA Little Rock Student Gains Valuable Insights at Hometown Newspaper
For the second summer in a row, UA Little Rock student Joe Santana has had the opportunity to gain valuable experience as a reporter while interning at his hometown newspaper, the Dumas Clarion.
Internship -
Jan 25
UA Little Rock Celebrates Biology Students
A group of biology students from Professor Qingfang He's lab have been recognized for their great achievements.
Academic competition -
Jan 23
Fall 2023 Dean's List
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester, recognizing more than 1,175 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 -
Jan 16
UA Little Rock Announces Fall 2023 Chancellor's List
UA Little Rock announces its Fall 2023 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.
Chancellor's List -
Jan 16
UA LITTLE ROCK STUDENT COMPLETES PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM AT COLBY COLLEGE
UA Little Rock student Stephen Graham participated in the Atlantic Music Festival this summer at Colby College, in Waterville, Maine. Stephen Graham, a piano performance major from Benton, started his junior year on a high note after spending his summer completing a highly competitive contemporary and classical music program.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2023 Oct 17
UA LITTLE ROCK STUDENT HAS INCREDIBLE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE IN ICELAND
A UA Little Rock student who had previously never traveled outside the country had a once-in-a-lifetime experience studying abroad in Iceland over the summer.
Study Abroad -
2023 Oct 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
UA LITTLE ROCK BUSINESS STUDENTS TAKE THE LEAD AS STUDENT AMBASSADORS
A group of UA Little Rock students are stepping up as leaders and supporters for their fellow students in the School of Business by serving as student ambassadors.
Leadership -
2023 Mar 14
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
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
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
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