Through the program, partnering employers provide their employees with opportunities to begin or complete undergraduate or graduate degrees or certificate programs at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock while continuing to work full time. The partnerships strengthen connections between the university and the community while helping make higher education more accessible for working adults.

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has over 130 partnerships with Arkansas businesses, organizations, school districts, and corporations in the Corporate Partnerships Program. 

鈥淲e are proud to welcome our new partners to the Corporate Partnerships Program as we work to develop the next generation of leaders in the Arkansas workforce,鈥� said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer. 鈥淭he success of the program allows us to continue to add to our growing roster of committed business partners to create affordable, quality educational opportunities for their employees across Arkansas.鈥�

Over 67,000 people in Arkansas鈥檚 workforce are eligible to receive educational benefits at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock through the Corporate Partnerships Program. Over 1,500 students have already taken advantage of these scholarships to pursue an affordable and accessible education at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 

Employees who wish to participate in the program will receive a 10-percent tuition scholarship, a $25-per-credit-hour textbook scholarship, and a waived application fee when they enroll in classes at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 newest corporate partners include:

• 糖心Vlog传媒 Plus Charter Schools
• Arkansas Family Dental
• Brookland Public Schools
• City of Faith
• EAST Initiative
• Family of Companies
• Perryville School District 
• Riceland Foods
• Uniti Group, Inc.
• White River Area Agency on Aging

Adding these businesses and organizations to the Corporate Partnerships Program helps enhance the university鈥檚 partnerships with other great central Arkansas employers that provide higher educational opportunities for working adults. 

These new corporate partners join a growing list of organizations already participating in the program, including Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas Department of Transportation, Arkansas Secretary of State, CARTI, Empower Healthcare Solutions, Mena Regional Health System, the Searcy and England school districts, Relyance Bank, The Root Cafe, and many more. Those interested in learning more about 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Corporate Partnerships Program can visit the Corporate Partnerships website for more information.

Companies interested in becoming a 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock corporate partner should email Matthew Bellew, corporate partnerships coordinator, at msbellew@ualr.edu.

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糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock enrolled 6,518 undergraduate and graduate students, representing a 1.0 percent increase in headcount compared to spring 2025. With the addition of students at the William H. Bowen School of Law and high school concurrent enrollment, the university expects total spring enrollment to be about 7,500 students.

Undergraduate enrollment totaled 5,207 students, an increase of 3.0 percent in headcount compared to last spring. Undergraduate student semester credit hours increased 5.9 percent, indicating that students are enrolling in more coursework than last spring.

鈥淕rowing on top of last year鈥檚 historic enrollment is a powerful affirmation of the value students see in a 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock education,鈥� said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. 鈥淭hese numbers represent students choosing a university that supports their goals, invests in their success, and prepares them to thrive in their careers and communities.鈥�

Graduate enrollment totaled 1,311 students this spring. Overall graduate headcount declined 6.5 percent, with student semester credit hours down 4.8 percent. University leaders pointed to continued growth in domestic graduate enrollment, even as declines in international enrollment affected overall graduate totals.

The William H. Bowen School of Law also experienced growth this spring, enrolling 411 students, a 4.1 percent increase in headcount compared to last year. Law student semester credit hours increased 6.5 percent. 

鈥淭hese results demonstrate that 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 enrollment momentum is being sustained across multiple semesters,鈥� said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer. 鈥淕rowth in undergraduate enrollment and student credit hours reflects the strength of our academic programs and the support systems in place for students.鈥�

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock remains committed to providing an exceptional educational experience and expanding access through innovative academic programs, personalized student support, and strong financial aid opportunities. Initiatives such as the Trojan Guarantee, which covers the full cost of a bachelor鈥檚 degree for eligible freshmen, and the university鈥檚 half-off tuition scholarship continue to support students as they pursue and complete their degrees.

For more information about admissions and academic programs, visit 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Admissions.

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鈥淥ur goal is to enhance the wellness and belonging of everyone at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥� said Una Drake, graduate assistant for Student Affairs.

A key event is the Health Fair on April 2, where students and employees can connect with campus resources like Counseling Services, the Disability Resource Center, and Health Services. Free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, and syphilis testing, will be available.

Another major event is the seventh annual Suicide Prevention Walk on April 25, which raises awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Students, employees, and organizations are encouraged to participate. Donations are appreciated but not required.

鈥淭hese events help make our campus healthier and more welcoming,鈥� said Sharon Ann Downs, assistant vice chancellor for wellness and belonging in Student Affairs.

For more information on Wellness and Belonging Month activities, visit . 

Week 1

April 1: Balance and Beyond: Design Your Personal Wellness Plan, DSC Leadership Lounge, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

April 2: Health Fair, DSC Ledbetter Rooms, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 4: Flow State Freedom: Finding Clarity and Calm through Mandala Art, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 2:30-4 p.m.

Week 2

April 7: Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Screening, DSC Lobby (near the cafeteria), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

April 11: Bystander Intervention Training, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 1-3 p.m.

Week 3

April 14: Drawing and Mindfulness with Clark Valentine, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 1-2:30 p.m.

April 17: Assistive Technology Interactive Workshop, Ottenheimer Library Room 100A, 1-2:30 p.m.

Week 4

April 23: Narcan Training, DSC Ledbetter A, 2-3 p.m.

April 25: Suicide Prevention Walk, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

11 a.m. Check-in, food, music, and activities

1 p.m. Walk – Meet in front of the Ottenheimer Library

Week 5

April 29: Unstoppable You: Tools for Growth, Grit, and Grace, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 2-3 p.m.

April 30: Dislecksia: The Movie, DSC meeting room D, 1-2:30 p.m.

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“Most mental health issues first emerge between the ages of 14 and 24, making early detection and treatment critical for achieving the best outcomes,鈥� said Dr. Aresh Assadi, director of counseling services at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淔aculty are on the front lines, with far more exposure to students than campus counselors, allowing them to notice concerns much faster. Training them to recognize and refer students ensures we can connect those in need to support more effectively.”

GUIDE (Guiding Universities in Demonstrating Empathy) is empathic communications training that empowers educators to conduct effective student support conversations and to identify and engage the appropriate college services when needed.

Faculty and staff participating in the free one-time, three-hour training will:

• Learn how to identify and contextualize student needs.
• Test, explore, and refine empathic communication skills.
• Learn how to integrate GUIDE into their classes and work with students.

GUIDE was developed by , a UNC Greensboro affiliate, and supported at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock by the , Wellness and Inclusion, MidSOUTH, and ATLE.

If you are interested in GUIDE training, please to register. Training will be offered from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. each day.

For more information, please contact Student Affairs Assistant Vice Chancellor Sharon Ann Downs at sadowns@ualr.edu.

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