There are many faculty members and students at UA Little Rock who have supported fundraisers throughout the years, Professor Stephen Stone is on that list. Stone is a star instructor for “Dancing With Our Stars,” which is Arkansas chapters’ largest fundraising event that helps raise funds for children diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder […]
UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Participate in the Race and Ethnicity Forum
The UA Little Rock Race and Ethnicity Forum hosted another public forum over the summer just before the start of the Fall 2020 school year to cover topics relating to race on campus. The forum aims to enhance equality and inclusion on campus through thoughtful and constructive dialogue from students, staff and faculty. There was […]
UA Little Rock students participate in Black Lives Matter Protests
Ever since the death of George Floyd on May 25, Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests have been happening across the country, prompting some UA Little Rock students to attend to march for a cause that they care about. Ruby Trotter, a junior majoring in Chemistry and Spanish here at UA Little Rock, attended a BLM […]
A look at your main four presidential candidates
As the presidential debates begin to kick off, undecided voters are taking a look at the candidates running for President of the United States. With a global pandemic and the rising protests and riots, voters are looking to find a president that can find a solution to these problems and lead them out of these […]
Cultural Appropriation: How Tactless Behavior Can Cause Controversy.
In recent years, the conversation of cultural appropriation has been becoming a big issue around the world. From use of hairstyles and fashion to certain characters and mascots, the use of certain cultures have become evident and have been treated as an act of disrespect when it could really be just an act of miseducation. […]
Dr. Donna Kelly will be missed by many
Dr. Donna Kelly, a loving and caring professor, passed away at the end of August after a short-term battle with cancer. She was the associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and coordinator for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program –– a valuable and unforgettable part of UA Little Rock. “Dr. Kelly loved teaching […]
Linda Pine is remembered by UALR
Linda Pine, an assistant professor emeritus of Ottenheimer Library at UA Little Rock and former senior archivist with the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, passed away Sept. 17 after fighting a lengthy illness. She was beloved by so many people, including many of her coworkers. J.B. Hill, director of Ottenheimer Library, worked with Linda […]
Dr. Anne Williamson: Expert On A Mission to Success
In the 1920s, women around the world marched for a seat at the table during the Women’s Rights Movement. Fast forward a century later, women are making decisions at the table and are partaking in major roles in modern society. In 2020, Dr. Anne Williamson’s success is evidence that the Women’s Rights Movement held a […]
A look at Dr. Drale’s first year as chancellor at UALR
Christina Drale, Ph.D. was named chancellor back in September of 2019. Since then, a lot has progressed for UA Little Rock. Dr. Drale’s first year as chancellor was like no other, but she and the university persevered with the positive encouragement she received from students and staff. With a pandemic in the midst, it was […]
UA Little Rock history professors react to Trump’s ‘patriotic education’ commission
Many UA Little Rock history professors are in disagreement with President Donald Trump after his statements at the first White House Conference on American History on Sept. 17 over the creation of “patriotic education” and his announcement on the development of a “pro-American curriculum.” At the conference, President Trump announced that he will develop a […]