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.
Holman Closes Out Regular Season with Newcomer of the Week Award
After stepping up for her team in a huge way, UA Little Rock junior Jordan Holman was also recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference, naming Holman the Newcomer of the Week for women's basketball.
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Mar 14
Brooks Receives First Team All-Conference Honors from Ohio Valley Conference
Senior guard Jayla Brooks stepped up into a leadership role for the Little Rock women's basketball team. Her performance on the floor not only helped the Trojans land the number 2 seed at this week's Ohio Valley Conference Championships, but it also earned her a 1st Team All-OVC selection Tuesday as the 2023-24 All-Conference Team was announced.
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Mar 14
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson Earns Ninth Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week Honor
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was named the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Freshman of the Week released March 4. Crocker-Johnson becomes the fifth player in Ohio Valley Conference history to receive the honor nine times in a season.
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Mar 14
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson Earns Seventh Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week Honor for the Third Consecutive Week
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for the third-straight week. Crocker-Johnson becomes the second player in OVC history to receive the honor seven times in a season and the eighth player to receive the honor for three consecutive weeks.
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Feb 15
Little Rock Track and Field Athletes Receive OVC Weekly Honors
Little Rock Track and Field athletes received Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Honors after their strong performance at the Arkansas Invitational January 12.
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Jan 31
Olivia Elgin Collects Second MVC Freshman of the Week Honor This Season
UA Little Rock freshman Olivia Elgin picked up her second weekly conference award this season from the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Jan 31
Jackson Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honor
Three Little Rock Men's Track and Field student-athletes were honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the performance field by being named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Athletes. Matthew Fox, Cameron Jackson, and Johnathan Jones received the honor.
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2023 Oct 16
Little Rock Men's Cross Country Receives OVC Team Academic Achievement Award
The Little Rock Men's Cross Country Team received the Ohio Valley Conference Team Academic Achievement Award. The Trojans boasted a 3.63 cumulative team grade point average.
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2023 Oct 13
UA Little Rock Student-Athletes Named to OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Nearly 125 UA Little Rock student-athletes have been named to the 2022-23 OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll.
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2023 Oct 13
Men's Golf Student-Athletes Named NCAA Division I All-America Scholars
Five Little Rock Men's Golf student-athletes were named as 2022-23 NCAA Division I All-America Scholars announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America. These student-athletes had to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2.
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2023 Oct 13
Martin Receives Inaugural OVC Community Service Award
UA Little Rock baseball player Graydon Martin has received the inaugural Ohio Valley Conference Service Award.
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2023 Oct 13
Fox Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honor
Three Little Rock Men's Track and Field student-athletes were honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the performance field by being named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Athletes. Matthew Fox, Cameron Jackson, and Johnathan Jones received the honor.
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2023 Oct 13
UA Little Rock Student-Athletes Earn OVC Academic Medal of Honor
More than 20 UA Little Rock student-athletes have been awarded the 2022-23 Academic Medal of Honor from the Ohio Valley Conference for achieving a 4.0 GPA for the academic year.
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2023 Oct 13
Cimatti Named OVC Goalkeeper of the Week
UA Little Rock soccer player Sanaa Williams has been named the Defensive Player of the Week by the Ohio Valley Conference on Sept. 5
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2023 Oct 13
Alesson Named OVC Golfer of the Week
UA Little Rock senior Agatha Alesson has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Week on Sept. 7.
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2023 Oct 13
Graeber Named Defensive Player of the Week
UA Little Rock player Kaitlin Graeber has been awarded the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor on Sept. 12.
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2023 Oct 13
De Paoli Named OVC Offensive Player of the Week
UA Little Rock student-athlete Karina De Paoli has been named the Offensive Player of the Week by the Ohio Valley Conference on Sept. 12.
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2023 Oct 13
Elgin Named Freshmen of the Week
UA Little Rock Freshman Olivia Elgin has been named the Freshman of the Week by the Missouri Valley Conference on Oct. 12.
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2023 Oct 13
Carlson Collects MVC Swimmer of the Week Honors
Jaelle Carlson has been selected as the Missouri Valley Conference's Swimmer of the Week, announced by the conference on Oct. 12.
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2023 Oct 13
Jackson Wells Named National Statistical Champion in ERA
Little Rock sophomore Jackson Wells received a notable honor as the Trojan righthanded pitcher became a national statistical champion after the 2023 baseball season came to a conclusion.
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2023 Jul 14
Angelique Francis Signs Professional Contract
Following four standout years where she became a leader of her peers both on and off the court, Little Rock forward Angelique Francis has signed a professional contract to play overseas beginning immediately.
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2023 Apr 14
Ayiteyfio Named Co-Field Athlete of the Week
Little Rock track and field was recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference April 12 as Gabby Ayiteyfio received Co-Field Athlete of the Week honors.
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2023 Apr 14
McKnight Named OVC Male Track Athlete of the Week
Little Rock track and field was recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference Wednesday as Troy McKnight was named the league's Male Track Athlete of the Week on April 12.
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2023 Apr 14
Angelique Francis Receives Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award
As Angelique Francis wrapped up her remarks after being presented the 2023 Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), the room full of writers, coaches and notable people from the sport of women's basketball jumped to their feet in a standing ovation for the Little Rock forward.
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2023 Apr 5
Little Rock Claims Three OVC Track & Field Athlete of the Week Honors
Little Rock track and field took home half of the Ohio Valley Conference's weekly athlete of the week honors Wednesday, claiming three of the six recognitions. TaVieon Neal was named the Men's Track Athlete of the Week, Takia Palmer was named the Women's Freshman of the Week and Hayden Wilson was named the Men's Freshman of the Week.
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2023 Mar 29
Trojan Trio Earn Athlete of the Week Awards from OVC
Little Rock track and field opened the outdoor season last weekend by dominating much of the Richard Martin Jr Invitational at UCA. Now the Trojans are commanding attention around Ohio Valley Conference as three athletes received Athlete of the Week honors from the league March 22.
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2023 Mar 27
Katja Mueller Named OVC Golfer of the Week
Katja Mueller has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Female Golfer of the Week after a runner-up finish at the Bama Beach Bash in Gulf Shores, Ala. this week. Mueller's 1-over 217 is her season-best and led the Trojans to a fourth place team finish. Her 3-under 69 third round was also her career low round and marked her third par-or-better round of the season.
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2023 Mar 27
Anton Albers Named OVC Co-Male Golfer of the Week
After claiming the top spot at the 38th Annual Louisiana Classics, Anton Albers has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Male Golfer of the Week.
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2023 Mar 27
Matteo Cristoni Earns Second OVC Golfer of the Week Honor
Little Rock sophomore Matteo Cristoni has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Male Golfer of the Week on March 9 following his impressive performance in Arizona over the weekend.
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2023 Mar 14
Skyler Trevino Named OVC Player of the Week
Little Rock infielder Skyler Trevino has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week for his performance over the past four games.
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2023 Mar 14