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Plans in Motion: State’s First Dental, Veterinary Schools Taking Shape
Arkansas students have more opportunities than ever before. Thanks to two institutions in Arkansas higher education, there will be more options available for those aspiring to be veterinarians and dentists. Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recently announced that it would bring a veterinary school to the city, and Lyon College...
University of Arkansas system president announces he is retiring by Jan. 15
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Donald Bobbitt, the president of the University of Arkansas system, said Tuesday he is retiring after leading the state’s largest university system for nearly 13 years. Bobbitt notified the university’s Board of Trustees that he plans to retire Jan. 15, or earlier, if...
Area students graduate from UALR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Celebrates Spring Commencement. UA Little Rock gears up to celebrate its spring graduation with not one, but two ceremonies on May 13. This grand event will bring together undergraduate students from various colleges and all graduate students in a joyous commemoration of their academic achievements.
Southeast-area residents on UALR graduation list
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2024 graduates, including southeast Arkansas residents. More than 1,030 degrees were awarded May 11 at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center, according to a news release. Local graduates include:. HUMPHREY. Adriane Robinson of Humphrey, who graduated with a Master...
AMP Top Ten: Jermall Wright, Passion for Teaching
Jermall Wright, superintendent of the Little Rock School District since 2022, is a strategic leader with a passion for teaching and education administration. Originally from Florida, Wright said he knew he wanted to go into education from the time he started teaching his first Sunday school class to kindergarteners when he was in sixth grade.
Campus Spotlight: UA Little Rock Trojan Way project to be completed by start of fall semester
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The campus of UA Little Rock is drawing close to the end of a makeover. The Trojan Way project, of a walkway and library plaza, will be complete when students return this fall. The new 5-acre project will stretch from 28th Street to the south...
Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years – University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Arkansas Public Administration Consortium Celebrates 40 Years of Enhancing Public Service. The Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is commemorating a significant milestone: 40 years of dedication to enhancing the quality of public services in Arkansas. Since its inception, APAC has been committed...
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Comparative Study on Gender Portrayal in Advertisements
UA Little Rock Student Awarded SURF Grant for Comparative Study on Gender Portrayal in Advertisements. University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) student McClain has been awarded a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grant to conduct a comparative study on the portrayal of gender roles and stereotypes in contemporary advertising. This groundbreaking research aims to provide new insights into the ways in which advertisers influence societal perceptions of gender and how these portrayals may impact consumer behavior and social norms.
The Cornerstone — Accessibility the Focus of UA Little Rock’s New Strategic Plan
Embracing its role as an urban, commuter-based school with a higher percentage of non-traditional students, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made accessibility a cornerstone of a new strategic plan. The school recently unveiled the plan aimed at making the college more affordable and attractive for students in...
Little Rock Central High School nominated to be added to the World Heritage List
According to a release from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Little Rock Central High School is one of eleven U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites included in a proposed nomination to be added to the World Heritage List.If approved, the 11 sites would join the 25 properties of the U.S. inscribed on that list.
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