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Shelly Wolfe, LPC, a native of Warren, Arkansas, did not initially set out to work in education or mental health care. She earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications — … UA Little Rock Alumna Expands Access to School-Based Mental Health in Rural Arkansas

UA Little Rock has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty members for their contributions in teaching, research and creative works, public service, social justice, … UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners

There’s no secret handshake or code word to break into your dream career, just persistence, hard work, and a commitment to doing the job well. For UA Little Rock alumna … From UA Little Rock to The New York Times: How Erica Sweeney Built a National Writing Career

More than five years ago, UA Little Rock alumnus Larry Golden and his wife Debbie first heard Chancellor Drale talk about strengthening the campus living and learning environment — the … Alumni Investment To Enhance Student Experience at UA Little Rock

A simple conversation changed the course of Justin Hicks’ life and set him on a path to nursing. At 38, he was working at three different restaurants, picking up shifts … UA Little Rock Nursing Alumnus Leads with Heart in Behavioral Health

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching Arkansas’ first direct admission program for transfer students, creating an innovative new pathway that simplifies the admission process for community college … UA Little Rock Launches Arkansas’ First Direct Admission Program for Transfer Students

The UA Little Rock School of Nursing is redefining how future healthcare professionals are trained by bringing real-world collaboration into the classroom before students step into a hospital. An innovative … UA Little Rock Nursing and Social Work Students Align to Promote Interprofessional Healthcare Collaboration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is taking a stand against suicide by hosting the Suicide Prevention Walk on Friday, April 24. The event will begin at 11 a.m. … UA Little Rock to Hold Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk April 24

On any given afternoon at Stuttgart High School, you can find Ian Taylor moving between courts, guiding student-athletes through tennis drills or basketball practice while simultaneously imparting life lessons on … UA Little Rock Alum Brings Leadership and Purpose to Stuttgart High Athletics

Fueled by a passion for improving health outcomes and serving others, Kieshona C. Searles has built her career around research, education, and patient care. That passion inspired her to pursue … UA Little Rock Alum Turns Passion for Health Into an Impactful Research Career