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.

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.

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.

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.

Little Rock track and field athlete Brooklyn Marcee has earned one of the Ohio Valley Conference's most prestigious distinctions, being named an OVC Scholar-Athlete, an award given to only six student-athletes conference-wide who embody the highest standard of academic excellence, athletic achievement and leadership.

Emma Dorsey, a senior accounting major at UA Little Rock, spent her summer gaining hands-on experience that will help launch her career in accounting. The Little Rock native, who plans to graduate in May 2026, completed a competitive internship with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where she worked as an administrative cost and budget intern.

Alex Tarpley, a junior civil and construction engineering major, spent the summer interning in Dublin, Ireland, where he gained life-changing experience that expanded his outlook on life, sharpened his professional skills, and deepened his passion for engineering.

Little Rock junior Eleonore Aernouts continued her strong fall season with a runner-up finish Tuesday at the Lady Red Wolves Classic, hosted at Sage Meadows Golf Club. Aernouts shot 6-under par across three rounds, finishing three strokes behind ULM's Tessa Ion, who claimed medalist honors at 9-under.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate Brittany Rose has written a successful $16,270 grant on behalf of World Services for the Blind (WSB) to fund a life-changing program for blind and visually impaired students.

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.

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.

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.

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.