University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Known across campus as "Mr. UALR," Noah Davidson, a history major from Beebe, Arkansas, will graduate in May from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Davidson, who has been deeply involved in student life, said the nickname began as an inside joke within the Delta Chi Fraternity. It originated with alumnus Turner Hudson, who appeared in university marketing materials online and on campus posters.

As a curious freshman, Sheranden Miller walked up to university photographer Ben Krain and asked if he needed an assistant. Four years later, she's graduating with a portfolio of real-world experience and a full-time career already underway.

Balee Pennington is raising two children, balancing military life, and using every spare moment she has to pursue a college degree. This spring, the first-generation student will graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and plans to begin a master's program this summer.

An unforgettable week is on the horizon for Ragen Hodge and Sutton Manatt. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are preparing to graduate this May, compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Track and Field Championships, and get married-all within the span of just one week.

This spring, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student, Grace Wilson, will cross the stage not only as a graduate, but as a mother and emerging broadcast journalist with real newsroom experience already under her belt. For Wilson, the journey to a career in broadcast journalism has been a story of family inspiration, perseverance and self-discovery.

Nistha Neupane was in the middle of presenting her research at the UA Little Rock Research Expo when she got the news.

For Kadeshia Cooper, the road to becoming a nurse has been anything but easy. From raising a child as a single mom to balancing long clinical hours and coursework, the North Little Rock native relied on determination and perseverance to reach this milestone.

From helping build a young program to earning top honors in the classroom, Little Rock wrestler Cael Keck will graduate summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock this May with a degree in business management.

A passion for helping others has shaped Taylor Ward's path at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, leading her to pursue careers in both health care and law enforcement.

For Brooklyn Marcee, the dream of competing as a collegiate athlete started early - and it became the foundation for a college journey defined by discipline, leadership, and determination.

Walking into Ottenheimer Library, you might not expect to come face-to-face with the skull of a sabertooth cat or the claw of an Allosaurus. But that's exactly the kind of moment Syd Joheim has been working to create.

A fear of bridges is not the typical start to a career path in engineering, but for UA Little Rock senior Faith Shelton, that fear of "floating roads" is what started it all. From skepticism to curiosity, Shelton found herself laying the foundation for a future in civil and construction engineering.

Sophomore Anterica Jones believes college is about more than earning a degree - it's about building community and encouraging others. On Saturday, Feb. 28, Jones was crowned the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's 2026 Homecoming Royal during the halftime homecoming court ceremony at the men's basketball game. The student body chooses the Homecoming Royal through Trojan Engage, a campus platform that connects students, faculty, and organizations through groups, community feeds, and events. Jones is a civil engineering major from North Little Rock, Arkansas. She is a member of the Chancellor's Leadership Corps, Student Government Association, National Society of Black Engineers, and UA Little Rock's New Student Orientation Leaders. She also serves on the lead team for the Little Rock Baptist Collegiate Ministry.

Brooklyn Marcee didn't arrive at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the confidence she has now. It was something she built over time. When she first stepped onto campus, the Quitman, Texas, native never imagined she would become a visible campus leader, a Homecoming Royal, a graduating business administrationmajor, and a student-athlete balancing competition with entrepreneurship. Looking back, she sees her time at UA Little Rock as a period of steady growth, particularly in confidence and critical thinking.

Little Rock's Matty Bianchi was named the 2026 Pac-12 Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the conference office announced ahead of the Pac-12 Wrestling Championships in San Luis Obispo.

From a young age, senior UA Little Rock student KJ Miley had Olympic-sized ambition. Now, he's working to turn that ambition into reality as he trains to make the U.S. World Teams in 2026 and 2027, with the ultimate goal of earning the 97-kilogram spot at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Little Rock native Preston Lowe is making a national impact as a freshman in the School of Art and Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Lowe has been selected as one of just 15 artists nationwide for the 2026 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program at the Kennedy Center, whose We Hold These Truths exhibit centers on identity, access and lived experiences. This program is a highly competitive national initiative supporting rising artists with disabilities through professional development, mentorship, and national visibility for emerging creatives. As part of the 2026 cohort, Lowe receives a stipend and a fully funded professional development residency in Washington, D.C., including workshops and networking events that prepare young artists for professional careers in the visual arts. The program culminates in a national touring exhibition offering significant career-building exposure. Lowe's piece, Flip Side, will be featured in the exhibition opening at the Kennedy Center in March and was previously selected for the iCREATE Public Art Program, where it was exhibited at Little Rock City Hall.

For Brooklyn Marcee, a senior business administration student and pole vaulter for Little Rock Track and Field, serving as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's 2025 Homecoming Royal was an experience filled with meaning and memories. As her tenure comes to a close, she reflects on the moments that defined her journey.

UA Little Rock announces its Fall 2025 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.

As he prepares to graduate this fall, Stephen Little has proven that success at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is as much about mental focus as it is physical strength.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine confidence about what comes next.

Proving that it's never too late to pursue a calling, Joyce Young White will fulfill a decades-long dream this December when she receives her master's degree in health education and promotion from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Inspired by her mother's work as a registered nurse, Kemiya Bornds knew by age seven that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She set her sights on becoming an OB-GYN, a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. With the support of her parents, that dream has never changed. This Saturday, Bornds will take a major step toward that goal as she earns her Bachelor of Science in biology with a concentration in clinical biology.

Balancing law school with a full-time job required tremendous resilience - a quality Verenice Perez Taylor is proud to claim. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Hope, Arkansas, native will graduate Summa Cum Laude from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

Although COVID-19 abruptly ended his chance to play college basketball, UA Little Rock senior Jairus Dean is preparing to graduate this fall - determined, grateful, and proud of how far he's come. The Newport native graduated from Newport High School in 2021 after helping lead the Greyhounds to a trip to the state basketball tournament. Before the pandemic, Dean had received several college offers to continue his athletic career. But by graduation day, COVID-related eligibility rule changes caused those opportunities to disappear.

Christina Doncell, a soon-to-be graduate of the William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock, has spent the past few years balancing full-time work, part-time living in Texas, and the demands of law school. On Dec. 13, Doncell will graduate magna cum laude from Bowen. A Plano, Texas, native, Doncell began her academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Texas at Dallas. She later attended Oklahoma Christian University and Collin College before enrolling at Bowen.

When Tanner Smith signed up for a grant writing course offered by the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at UA Little Rock in fall 2024, he never imagined it would lead to one of the most impactful experiences of his life as well as a $110,000 windfall for a neighborhood coffee shop that is trying to make the world a better place one cup of coffee at a time.

Ally DeSordi came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with two passions: swimming and teaching. Four years later, the Omaha, Nebraska native and senior Little Rock Trojans swimmer will graduate from UA Little Rock on Dec. 13 in K-12 Health and Physical Education and carries with her the lessons, mentors, and experiences that shaped her into the teacher she's becoming.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is transforming the way people learn about the insect world through technology with the launch of a new mobile application, Insects AR, now available on the Google Play Store.