University of Arkansas at Little Rock

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student took part in a highly competitive summer research program focused on organic chemistry, working to enhance the effectiveness of an experimental antibiotic.

A UA Little Rock student has received a $5,000 scholarship from the AISC Education Foundation. Tyler Burns, a junior civil and construction engineering major from Van Buren, is one of 55 students from across the U.S. who received a scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. The AISC awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to this year's cohort.

Studying abroad at the University of Nottingham marked a life-changing journey for Josie Eanes, a junior English major from Little Rock, who had never left the country before this year.

UA Little Rock senior Armin Mortazi, a biology major with a minor in chemistry, completed a highly competitive internship with Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) over the summer.

Dallas Martin, a first-generation senior nursing major from Helena, really does it all. This wife and mom of two is a full-time student at UA Little Rock, set to graduate in December with her bachelor's degree in nursing, while also working full-time as a physician's registered nurse in oncology and hematology at Carti Cancer Center in Little Rock.

Hannah Jones, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at UA Little Rock, gained valuable experience this summer through her internship at Southwest Power Pool.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student gained invaluable hands-on experience this summer while interning at Sherwin-Williams' research and development site in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student spent his summer honing his web development skills with a unique opportunity abroad, interning at Milk Chocolate Properties in Australia.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student took part in cutting-edge research this summer at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, focusing on nuclear and materials engineering. Tyler Burns, a junior civil and construction engineering major and Donaghey Scholar from Van Buren, spent eight weeks studying abroad with Dr. Khashayar Ghandi's research group at the University of Guelph.

Shrigun Maroo, a junior mechanical engineering major from India, spent two months serving as a visiting researcher at CURAM at the University of Galway in Ireland. CURAM is a national research center for medical devices, where they develop affordable, transformative solutions for chronic diseases.

A group of UA Little Rock students embarked on an unforgettable study abroad trip to Berlin, Germany, this summer, where they immersed themselves in the vibrant world of art and architecture.

Adison Cummings, a senior double majoring in architectural engineering and civil engineering from Texarkana, Arkansas, spent two months in Paris studying Notre Dame with eight students from the United States.

A UA Little Rock student has committed to a future career in the medical field after completing a study abroad program in her home country of Nepal this summer, where she hopes to one day both return as a volunteer doctor and practice medicine in the United States.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student completed a highly competitive six-week summer theater program where participants create new work while training with professionals and emerging artists.

Selin Wei, a senior double majoring in economics and finance at UA Little Rock, traveled to Berlin, Germany, to delve into the intricacies of European business and economics, gaining firsthand experience in one of the continent's most dynamic cities.

Matthew McMillian, a senior accounting major from Huntsville, Alabama, is one of 676 U.S. students who received a scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for the 2024-25 academic year, up from 369 scholarships in 2023 and 250 in 2022.

The Ohio Valley Conference awarded 22 Little Rock student-athletes the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for the 2023-24 academic year. The OVC gives the Academic Medal of Honor to those student-athletes who maintain a 4.0 grade point average over an entire academic year.

Sophomore midfielder Kaitlin Graeber earns her second OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording an assist on the game winning goal of the Trojans' 2-0 shutout.

A civil engineering major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock was one of nine students chosen to participate in a competitive summer internship program for Arkansas women of color who are pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

Dedicated to enhancing her future medical career, Ragen Hodge, a Donaghey Scholar at UA Little Rock, embarked on an enriching study abroad experience to Valencia, Spain, where she immersed herself in the language and culture to improve her Spanish skills.

UA Little Rock announces the Summer 2024 Chancellor's List, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor's List, students must earn at least nine credit hours and at least a 3.9 GPA.

Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common - a love of gifted and talented education.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has received a competitive fellowship that will allow him to conduct research in France in 2025.

Bobbie Handcock of Lonoke, Arkansas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Handcock was initiated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its Spring 2024 graduates with multiple degrees.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2024 graduates.

Little Rock junior Joel Allen has received the Ohio Valley Conference Service Award.

Little Rock junior Abbie Smith has received the Ohio Valley Conference Service Award.

Brendon Abdon represented the US and Little Rock Wrestling in the U23 Pan American Championships in Rionegro, Colombia in Greco-Roman. After a successful trip, Abdon defeated Ryan Cubas Castillo of Peru to claim the gold medal in the 77kg weight class. Despite finding himself down 0-1, Abdon secured a 10-1 tech fall after seizing the momentum with a four-point move to take the lead.

Little Rock Wrestling's KJ Miley wins the gold medal at the U23 Pan American Championships in Rionegro, Colombia in Greco-Roman 130kg. Miley Conceded zero points through four matches outscoring opponents 22-0.