With more than 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas' capital city.
(see more)With more than 9,000 students and 100 programs, UA Little Rock offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas' capital city.
Fall 2022 Graduation - Multiple Degrees
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its Fall 2022 graduates with multiple degrees.
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2023 Feb 8
Fall 2022 Graduation
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its Fall 2022 graduates.
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2023 Feb 8
UA Little Rock Graduate Finishes College Education 50 Years After Starting
A UA Little Rock history student is celebrating the completion of his lifelong dream of finishing his college education, a dream that is 50 years in the making.
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2022 Dec 19
UA LITTLE ROCK GRADUATE ENCOURAGES MORE WOMEN TO ENTER THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is exploring how to attract more women to enter Arkansas's growing construction industry. Gozde Gursoy, a native of Izmir, Turkey, will graduate with a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from UA Little Rock.
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2022 Dec 14
Graduating Student Finds New Career, Love of Writing at UA Little Rock
Kristina Johnson, a Little Rock native who now lives in Hot Springs Village, has known since high school that she wanted to pursue her passion for writing in college. "When I was a senior, I thought about what I was good at. I really liked English and creative writing. I've enjoyed writing short stories in my free time for many years."
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2022 Dec 13
Cybersecurity Leader Earns Master's Degree from UA Little Rock
A UA Little Rock student has earned his master's degree after advancing cybersecurity education for hundreds of students and teachers throughout Arkansas. Andrew Bomberger, of Hot Springs, will graduate with a master's degree in computer science on Dec. 17. While he's grown into one of the department's leading students, Bomberger was originally on a very different career path before discovering his passion for cybersecurity.
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2022 Dec 13
UA LITTLE ROCK GRAD HONORED AS LULAC STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Christine Jones, a graduating student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been honored as the LULAC Student of the Year.
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2022 Dec 13
BOWEN GRAD PLAN TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH CAREER AS CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER
Right after high school, Jacobi Malone was adamant that he was never going to attend college. Eleven years later, the Little Rock native is understandably excited about his upcoming graduation from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.
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2022 Dec 13
UA Little Rock Graduate Prepares for Future as Surgeon
A graduating UA Little Rock student is thankful to the university for helping her prepare for a future career helping people as a medical surgeon. Taylor Arnold, a senior biology major from Hot Springs, said she was inspired to follow in her father's footsteps to the medical field.
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2022 Dec 13
GRADUATING STUDENTS FINDS INSPIRATION FOR LAW CAREER AT BOWEN
When future lawyer Johanna Baker Wade was an undergraduate student at Henderson State University, she recalls two events that shaped her life.
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2022 Dec 13
UA LITTLE ROCK GRAD HONORS PROMISE TO CHILDREN BY GRADUATING COLLEGE 23 YEARS AFTER SHE STARTED
A UA Little Rock business graduate is honoring a promise she made to her children to finish her college education. Anita Burnett, a North Little Rock resident, will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics degree on Dec. 17, more than 23 years after she initially began her college career.
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2022 Dec 13
Spring 2022 Graduation - Multiple Degrees
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its spring 2022 graduates with multiple degrees.
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2022 Jul 21
Spring 2022 Graduation
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2022 graduates.
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2022 Jul 21
UA Little Rock Students Participate in Model Legislature and Supreme Court Program
A group of UA Little Rock students participated in a pilot program by the Academy for Public Service that gave students experience in serving in a state legislative session and the Supreme Court.
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2022 Jul 6
UA Little Rock Seniors Weigh Pros and Cons of Designing Medical Facilities in Guam, Puerto Rico
Graduating seniors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock learned the challenges of undertaking international construction projects as part of their year-long capstone project.
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2022 Jun 29
Sophia Reynolds Wraps up Action at Women's U21 Pan American Cup
UA Little Rock setter Sophia Reynolds has finished up her summer of training and playing in Mexico at the Women's U21 Pan American Cup, guiding the Dominican Republic to an eighth-place finish.
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2022 Jun 28
UA Little Rock Students Win Awards at National Model Arab League Conference
University of Arkansas at Little Rock students were honored for their skills in international diplomacy. UA Little Rock student diplomats competed in the National University Model Arab League Conference March 23-27 in Washington, D.C., where they represented the country of Iraq.
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2022 May 17
Alassad Graduates from UA Little Rock
Mustafa Alassad has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Ph.D. in systems engineering. The hardworking international student also serves as vice president of operations and strategic growth at Gas POS Inc, which provides a point-of-sale system for gas stations and truck stops across the country. His background includes operational research and the protection of infrastructure networks from malicious attacks.
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2022 May 16
UA Little Rock Grad Investigates Spread of Misinformation Through Social Media
During her time at UA Little Rock, Maryam Maleki has been involved in high-profile research investigating the spread of misinformation across social media. She leaves UA Little Rock with a Ph.D. in systems engineering and a plan to enter the world of academia. Maleki has already received multiple job offers to teach at universities across the country.
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2022 May 13
Hudson Graduates from UA Little Rock
Ever since he was a child, Turner Hudson, a senior mechanical engineering student from Mayflower, Arkansas, has loved building things. He was often found playing with legos and creating small projects. When he grew up, he decided to turn that interest into a career.
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2022 May 13
UA Little Rock Grad Named Assistant IT Director at University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
May has been a milestone month for Karen Watts DiCicco. The Bryant resident recently graduated from UA Little with a Ph.D. in computer and information science and was promoted as the assistant director of information technology at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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2022 May 16
Law Enforcement Officer Plans to Give Back to the Next Generation of Criminal Justice Students
Justin Williams, a longtime law enforcement officer, is working toward his goal of completing his college education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. "Justin is a non-traditional student who decided to pursue higher education after 11 years of service as a police officer in Pine Bluff," said Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UA Little Rock. "His interest in criminal justice comes from his years of being a police officer, both municipal, and state. Justin is energetic, full of drive, and has a passion for teaching students" A law enforcement officer with 14 years of experience as a police officer and state trooper, Williams is well on his way to making the jump from police officer to professor. With just two courses left over the summer to complete his bachelor's degree, he will begin the master's degree program in criminal justice during the fall semester.
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2022 May 13
Spann Graduates from UA Little Rock
Billy Spann has graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science and an impressive research resume from his time as a researcher with the Collaboratorium for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies at UA Little Rock.
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2022 May 13
Graduate Finds New Love for Astrophysics Research at UA Little Rock
Meagan Herbold, who will graduate in May, chose the University of Arkansas at Little Rock because she wanted to stay close to home and save money for graduate school. She ended up finding a tremendously supportive campus community as she pursued her undergraduate degree in physics. "It provided a solid academic foundation for further education, as well as a kind, supportive, and engaging physics department that genuinely cares about its students and allows them to engage in undergraduate research at every willing opportunity," she said.
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2022 May 12
Sydney Kornelsen Graduates from UA Little Rock
Donaghey Scholar Sydney Kornelsen will graduate on May 14 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in music. She will attend UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in Fall 2022.
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2022 May 11
Miller Earns Double Bachelor's Degrees at UA Little Rock
Student journalist Remington Miller has made her mark at UA Little Rock, and now she is taking her next step in her career as a journalist. Miller is graduating May 14 with bachelor's degrees in English and mass communication with an emphasis in journalism as well as a minor in race and ethnicity.
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2022 May 11
Shukla Named 2022 Whitbeck Memorial Award Winner at UA Little Rock
Tripti Shukla, a double major from Little Rock, has been named the winner of the 2022 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Frank L. and Beverly Whitbeck established the award in memory of their son, Edward Lynn Whitbeck, who was a senior at Little Rock University, the predecessor of UA Little Rock, at the time of his death in 1965. Each scholar receives a personalized plaque and a monetary award.
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2022 May 11
UA Little Rock Graduate Follows in Family's Footsteps
For Ruby Trotter, graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has become a family tradition. Because she's a double major in chemistry and Spanish, she will likely walk across the stage twice on May 14 - during the morning ceremony and in the afternoon.
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2022 May 11
UA Little Rock Nursing Graduate Plans to Start Business to Provide At-Home Medical Care for Homebound Patients
As a private duty nurse, Shannon Marlar has a very special role providing healthcare to those who can't leave their home. Marlar, a single mother of two from Sparkman, Arkansas, serves many important roles - a healthcare provider, a caregiver, and a shoulder to cry on for family members. Marlar has overcome incredible odds to fulfill her dream of earning her bachelor's degree in nursing. She will graduate May 14 at UA Little Rock's Jack Stephens Center. She is going to use her expertise to open up a new business that will provide at-home medical care for people who are homebound.
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2022 May 11
UA Little Rock Grad Fulfills Dream of Becoming a Teacher
One University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate has fulfilled her dream of completing her college education and her longtime goal of becoming a teacher. Christen Alsup, 36, of Benton, will graduate May 14 from UA Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in elementary education 19 years after she first started college.
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2022 May 11