Latest news from University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-750-000-cybersecurity-training-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-750-000-cybersecurity-training-grant/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:50:52 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $750,000 grant to advance workforce development initiatives in cybersecurity, reinforcing its position as a leader in this critical field. UA Little Rock is among 14 institutions awarded nearly $26 million in training grants in December. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/professor-discusses-efforts-to-combat-human-trafficking-in-arkansas/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-discusses-efforts-to-combat-human-trafficking-in-arkansas/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:20:38 EST January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, a professor of criminal justice and associate dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is highlighting her work to address human trafficking in Arkansas. As a member of the Arkansas Human Trafficking Council, she plays a vital role in shaping statewide efforts to combat this issue. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/winthrop-rockefeller-institute-award-will-help-little-rock-public-radio-increase-reporting-in-communities-across-arkansas/?sc=rsin /articles/winthrop-rockefeller-institute-award-will-help-little-rock-public-radio-increase-reporting-in-communities-across-arkansas/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:30:16 EST The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has awarded Little Rock Public Radio with $50,000 in funding aimed at fostering journalistic independence and collaboration in Arkansas. The funding will bolster collaboration efforts among KUAR in Little Rock, KUAF in Fayetteville, and KASU in Jonesboro; the state's three NPR affiliate public radio stations; to support the production of high-quality, independent news reporting that informs and empowers communities across the region. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-80k-neh-grant-to-develop-educational-materials-on-joe-jones-iconic-mural/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-80k-neh-grant-to-develop-educational-materials-on-joe-jones-iconic-mural/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:50:16 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a nearly $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a curriculum and digital education tools centered around Joe Jones' 1935 mural, "The Struggle in the South." University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/nitin-agarwal-joins-statewide-initiative-on-safe-ai-implementation-in-arkansas-state-government/?sc=rsin /articles/nitin-agarwal-joins-statewide-initiative-on-safe-ai-implementation-in-arkansas-state-government/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:50:31 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) are proud to announce that Dr. Nitin Agarwal, the Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at UA Little Rock and an ARA Fellow, has been named to a pivotal working group launched by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders tasked with exploring the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) within Arkansas state government. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/robinson-researches-history-of-gifted-and-talented-leader-in-native-american-education/?sc=rsin /articles/robinson-researches-history-of-gifted-and-talented-leader-in-native-american-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:15:48 EST Dr. Ann Robinson, director of the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at UA Little Rock, is using her research skills to conduct a biographical study on Dr. Stuart Tonemah, a leader of gifted, creative, and talented education for Native Americans. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/first-generation-nursing-student-dallas-martin-finds-success-at-ua-little-rock/?sc=rsin /articles/first-generation-nursing-student-dallas-martin-finds-success-at-ua-little-rock/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:50:47 EST Dallas Martin, a first-generation senior nursing major from Helena, Arkansas, really does it all. This wife and mom of two is a full-time student at UA Little Rock, set to graduate in December with her bachelor's degree in nursing, while also working full-time as a physician's registered nurse in oncology and hematology at Carti Cancer Center in Little Rock. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-breaks-200-million-in-significant-centennial-campaign-milestone/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-breaks-200-million-in-significant-centennial-campaign-milestone/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:40:39 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has reached an exciting milestone in its Centennial Campaign, raising $203 million toward its overall campaign goal of $250 million by 2027. This represents the largest amount ever raised in a UA Little Rock campaign, exceeding the previous campaign by $100 million. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/attorney-general-griffin-provides-1-million-grant-to-build-cybersecurity-center-at-ua-little-rock/?sc=rsin /articles/attorney-general-griffin-provides-1-million-grant-to-build-cybersecurity-center-at-ua-little-rock/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:15:41 EST Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a $1 million grant to establish a cybersecurity research and education center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock, a recognized leader in cybersecurity education, will use the funding from the Office of the Attorney General to establish the Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center, which will enhance research opportunities and support the development of Arkansas's future cybersecurity workforce. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-unveils-new-website-tracking-over-a-century-of-little-rock-s-history/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-unveils-new-website-tracking-over-a-century-of-little-rock-s-history/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:10:54 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has debuted a new educational website that chronicles the evolution of the City of Little Rock through more than a century of history. Funded by two grants totaling more than $375,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Mapping Little Rock History project allows users to explore key moments in the city's expansion. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-561k-ncae-c-grant-to-lead-gencyber-program-coalition/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-awarded-561k-ncae-c-grant-to-lead-gencyber-program-coalition/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:05:19 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $561,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program at the National Security Agency to spearhead a coalition of institutions who will offer an innovative summer program for junior high and high school students who want to learn the latest skills in cybersecurity. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-receives-5-million-to-combat-drug-use-among-arkansas-youth/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-receives-5-million-to-combat-drug-use-among-arkansas-youth/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:05:47 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in 2024. The funding is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/hispaniclatin-initiative-at-arkansas-university-thrives-with-remarkable-growth-in-student-participation/?sc=rsin /articles/hispaniclatin-initiative-at-arkansas-university-thrives-with-remarkable-growth-in-student-participation/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:05:54 EST The Hispanic/Latin Initiative (HLI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has seen remarkable growth in the past year, with student participation increasing from 10 students last year to 64 this year--a 540 percent growth! University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/director-of-counseling-services-researches-why-male-college-students-are-reluctant-to-seek-counseling/?sc=rsin /articles/director-of-counseling-services-researches-why-male-college-students-are-reluctant-to-seek-counseling/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:05:21 EST As head of Counseling Services at UA Little Rock, Dr. Aresh Assadi has counseled many college students during his 13 years at the university, but there is one question that has often plagued him early on in his career. Why do so few male college students seek counseling when compared to women? University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/arkansas-university-starts-community-archaeology-project-to-uncover-local-history/?sc=rsin /articles/arkansas-university-starts-community-archaeology-project-to-uncover-local-history/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:05:45 EST The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started a community archaeology project on campus, inviting local residents to join forces with students and faculty in uncovering the rich history of the area. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/professor-emeritus-robertson-establishes-scholarship-fund-for-future-public-administration-leaders/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-emeritus-robertson-establishes-scholarship-fund-for-future-public-administration-leaders/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:05:20 EST A distinguished professor emeritus of public affairs, Dr. Roby Robertson, has made a generous donation to create a scholarship for students pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/arkansas-teacher-earns-master-s-degree-to-inspire-son-battling-brain-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/arkansas-teacher-earns-master-s-degree-to-inspire-son-battling-brain-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:05:20 EST Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, Arkansas, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common - a love of gifted and talented education. High has completed a Master of Education degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education while Elijah has been battling brain cancer. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/professor-recognized-with-prestigious-translation-award-for-book-on-french-philosopher-louise-dupin/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-recognized-with-prestigious-translation-award-for-book-on-french-philosopher-louise-dupin/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:05:43 EST Dr. Angela Hunter, professor of English at UA Little Rock, and her co-author, Dr. Rebecca Wilkin of Pacific Lutheran University, were selected for the 37th Annual French-American Foundation Translation Prize in Nonfiction and a $10,000 award for their co-translation of "Louise Dupin's Work on Women: Selections." University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/new-book-explores-12-year-study-on-religion-politics-and-community-engagement-in-little-rock/?sc=rsin /articles/new-book-explores-12-year-study-on-religion-politics-and-community-engagement-in-little-rock/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:05:13 EST Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock. University of Arkansas at Little Rock /articles/ua-little-rock-teams-up-with-apple-seeds-to-teach-school-children-about-healthy-living-nutrition-and-gardening/?sc=rsin /articles/ua-little-rock-teams-up-with-apple-seeds-to-teach-school-children-about-healthy-living-nutrition-and-gardening/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:05:51 EST In an inspiring collaboration that focuses on community engagement, UA Little Rock has joined forces with Apple Seeds, a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire healthy living through garden-based education, to provide invaluable hands-on experience for its students through a new internship where health education and promotion students help teach school children the essentials of nutrition, gardening, and healthy eating. University of Arkansas at Little Rock