University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Nineteen students from UA Little Rock's School of Art and Design spent two immersive weeks this summer studying contemporary Japanese art and culture in Tokyo and Kyoto. Led by Professors Michele Noiset and Clark Valentine, the May 19-30 study abroad trip offered hands-on experiences with calligraphy, tea ceremonies, temple architecture, and modern art museums. The trip encouraged students to reflect on the intersections of tradition, technology, and visual storytelling.

A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students embarked on a transformative summer study abroad program that took them on an interfaith and intercultural journey through Spain, where they explored centuries of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic influence on Spanish history, politics, and identity.

Zach Frank, a mechanical engineering student at UA Little Rock, has been awarded a $4,000 Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to support his research on developing a low-friction coating using recycled graphite from lithium-ion batteries.

Ten UA Little Rock students traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, this May, gaining firsthand experience in global supply chain management. Led by Professors Joe Felan and Otmar Varela from the UA Little Rock School of Business, the May 15-24 study abroad program gave students the opportunity to explore international business practices while immersed in Argentinian culture. The trip included visits to banks and businesses, assignments analyzing global logistics, and cultural experiences that deepened their understanding of international markets.

A group of UA Little Rock mass communication students had the unique opportunity to work on the production of a feature-length film by Kiel Thorlton, chair of the School of Mass Communication.

The Arkansas Division of Higher Education has awarded a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grant to Price Sheets for an innovative research project aimed at improving battery performance.

Olivia Osborn, a Donaghey Scholar and junior marketing major from Alexander, spent her summer abroad exploring Ireland and gaining hands-on experience in the field of social media marketing.

Karoline Putnam, a junior mass communication major from Maumelle, spent her summer helping tell the stories of campers with special needs through an internship that's deepening her career goals and expanding her skills.

UA Little Rock student Samantha Kohoutek-Miller has earned a grant from an endowment honoring James L. "Skip" Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. This grant was established to give students a financial boost to help them achieve their educational goals.

Noah Davidson, a senior history and political science major at UA Little Rock, spent his summer immersed in Arkansas history while completing a rewarding internship at the Old State House Museum in downtown Little Rock.

Kennedy Stockton, a construction management student at UA Little Rock, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Roofing Alliance, a national organization dedicated to supporting the roofing industry through education and workforce initiatives.

Nistha Neupane, a student double majoring in biology and chemistry at UA Little Rock, has received a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) grant from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education for the second year in a row.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2025 graduates.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its Spring 2025 graduates with multiple degrees.

Four University of Arkansas at Little Rock students were honored on May 9 during a special Match Day ceremony hosted by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, marking the next step in their journey to becoming teachers through the Trojan Teacher Residency Program.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock marked a major milestone this spring as it celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students to earn a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. The inaugural class of nine graduates includes Kenneth Barnett, Bryce Ebsen, Isaac Gonzalez, Courtney Ingram, Cameron Jackson, Cameron Johnson, David Leitnaker, Emily McClenahan, and Brandon Orender.

Two of UA Little Rock's most overlooked landmarks, the campus observatory and planetarium, are getting a second chance in the spotlight thanks to a short documentary created by graduating student Adrian Rogers.

Music students from UA Little Rock traveled to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition (NATS).

UA Little Rock announces its Spring 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.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing nearly 1,500 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.

A team of tech-savvy UA Little Rock students earned second place and a $750 prize during the ninth annual JOLT Competition that took place April 4-6.

Robert Bennett's path to becoming a lawyer wasn't just about pursuing a dream, but about honoring the man who helped shape it.

UA Little Rock student Vivian Angeles has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 17 with two bachelor's degrees in criminal justice and English.

The road to a law degree isn't always smooth-especially when it's paved with long commutes, late night classes, and the constant balance of school, work, and motherhood. For Jessica Schoultz, the journey is equal parts ambition and sacrifice, driven by her desire to lead by example for her children and to use her legal skills to bring justice to those who need it most.

As a child, Chris Carlisle sat captivated beside his family, eyes glued to episodes of Matlock and Perry Mason flickering across their living-room television. In those evenings filled with dramatic courtroom battles and triumphant verdicts, a dream began to formone he carried through decades of life's detours before he found the courage to pursue it.

After years of working in tech and real estate, raising a family, and even earning a pilot's license, one might say that Allison Baker of Little Rock has done it all. With the completion of her fourth degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Baker has proven that it's never too late to pivot toward a lifelong calling.

When Averee Betts walks into a classroom, everything else fades away. The single mother from Benton has faced more than her share of obstacles-balancing motherhood, chronic health issues, school, and a part-time job. But through it all, she never let go of her belief that teaching is where she's meant to be.

After more than a decade in bookkeeping and years of stop-and-start college courses, Courtney Ingram took a leap of faith that has led her to become one of the first graduates of UA Little Rock's cybersecurity program and to a promotion in a fast-growing tech field she never imagined herself in.

Ginny Oswalt never planned to earn a Master of Business Administration. But after an unexpected career shift and a growing passion for finance, the Louisiana native who was raised in Little Rock has recently graduated with her MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Alycia Jameson, a Little Rock native, will graduate with her Juris Doctor from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law on May 17. She is passionate about immigration law and hopes to use her degree to advocate for Arkansas immigrants in need of legal representation.