Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a $1 million grant to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The funding is designated for the establishment of a Cyberspace Operations Research and Education (CORE) Center, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity education.
Griffin stated, “When it comes to cybersecurity, we are only as strong as our weakest link. UA Little Rock is providing a shield and sword for Arkansans as one of the nation’s top cybersecurity programs. Its faculty is focused on providing real-world knowledge to its students. The CORE Center will enhance the program’s ability to produce well-prepared students who will, in turn, protect our citizens and their businesses, and join the fight against foreign and domestic adversaries in cyberspace.”
Dr. Ann Bain, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at UA Little Rock, emphasized the importance of this grant: “This funding and support are not merely investments in our programs; they are investments in the security and prosperity of Arkansas. With this backing, we are able to educate and prepare the cyber experts who will protect our state’s infrastructure, businesses, and communities for years to come.”
Additionally, Dr. Phillip Huff, Associate Professor at UA Little Rock, highlighted their commitment: “We are deeply committed to driving cybersecurity education forward—not only for our students’ futures but for the protection and prosperity of Arkansas. We are grateful to Attorney General Tim Griffin because this support will help ensure that UA Little Rock remains a leader in this vital field and that Arkansas businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure are equipped to meet future cybersecurity challenges head-on.”
Tim Griffin has served as Attorney General since January 2023 after previously holding positions such as Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas from 2015-2023 and representative of Arkansas’s Second Congressional District from 2011-2015.
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