The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Carnegie-classified high research activity (R2) institution, secured $12.75 million in federal funding to support veterans services, leading-edge nanotechnology research, cybersecurity innovation and advanced social network analysis. The investment positions the university to serve Arkansas through impactful research and programs. “This level of federal investment affirms the value and impact of the work happening at UA Little Rock,” said Chancellor Christina Drale. “From supporting Arkansas veterans to advancing research in nanotechnology, cybersecurity and data analytics, these appropriations strengthen our ability to serve the state and deliver research that makes a measurable difference for our communities and our country.” The federal funding package includes two direct allocations secured with the help of U.S. Senator John Boozman, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, for the veterans legal clinic and nanotechnology research equipment, in addition to the other investments he and the Arkansas congressional delegation supported for UA Little Rock programs: ● $750,000 to support the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at the William H. Bowen School of Law ● $6 million for nanotechnology initiatives, including: ○ $3 million to enhance nanotechnology research capacity through the purchase of highly specialized, state-of-the-art equipment ○ $3 million specifically for nanomaterials for bone regeneration research ● $5 million to develop a cyber-resilient computing platform in partnership with Montana State University ● $1 million to support COSMOS (social networks analysis) research Veterans Legal Services Clinic The $750,000 appropriation will enhance the Bowen School of Law’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic, which provides free legal assistance to Arkansas veterans while giving law students hands-on experience. To date, the clinic has supported Veterans in two-thirds of Arkansas counties and has secured more than $500,000 in benefits for veterans. With the additional funding, the clinic hopes to secure additional support to serve all Arkansas