University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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.

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.

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.

Claire Cockrell, a graduating student at the William H. Bowen School of Law, expects to begin her career in law as Assistant District Counsel for the east district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

What do you want to be when you grow up? We've all been asked this question before, especially as children. While most people's answers change over time, some know very early on exactly what they want to do. Such is the case for Rachael McKenzie, a 2024 graduate of the William H. Bowen School of Law.

For Yvonne Rodriguez, a UA Little Rock senior political science and sociology double major, the news of winning a prestigious Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grant came as a surprise and an honor.

In an innovative thesis project that melds technology with historical preservation, Jackelyn Cordova Romano, a graduating public history student at UA Little Rock, has brought President Bill Clinton's legacy to life through the creation of immersive virtual 3D artifacts.

Benjamin Miller developed a passion for computer science and technology as a teen growing up in Cabot, Arkansas. That interest ultimately led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science and a Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

After earning her bachelor's degree in finance from Covenant University in Nigeria, Mary Mezue said a simple birthday phone call led to a major change in life.

Hailing from Nigeria, Lotenna Nwana has carved a remarkable academic journey at UA Little Rock, culminating in the attainment of a master's degree in business information systems and analytics.

After studying computer science as an undergraduate student in Nigeria, Anulika Nwashili was intrigued by the prospect of participating in the cutting-edge research taking place at the Collaboratorium for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies (COSMOS) Research Center at UA Little Rock.

Following her diagnosis of throat cancer in 2015, Shalonda Michelle Nelson faced a daunting future.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate has finished her long-held goal of completing her bachelor's degree more than 20 years after she first started college.

Emily Wells, a mass communication major and theatre arts minor from Warren, has been named the winner of the 2024 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Haley Burt's dreams have always extended beyond Earth, and now the graduating senior from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the opportunity to use her engineering skills in a job that is out of this world.

Driven by a lifelong passion for both teaching and scientific inquiry, Dr. Ronia Kattoum has reached a significant milestone in her academic journey. After years of dedication and hard work, the long-time chemistry instructor and single mother of four has successfully earned her doctoral degree in applied sciences-chemistry and accepted a full-time assistant professorship in chemical education research.

A pair of graduating family members at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are redefining what it means to have a close mother-daughter relationship.

A graduating UA Little Rock student is sharing his love of history with the creation of a website that documents historic preservation efforts in Arkansas.

With a passion for storytelling and a knack for communication, Joe Santana, a graduating senior from Dumas, is poised to embark on an exciting journey into the world of broadcasting.

Amidst the upheaval of the pandemic, Tosha Aleck, a native of Springdale, found herself at a crossroads when the salon where she was working as a cosmetologist shut down in 2020.

A UA Little Rock student leader who has a passion for advocating for women in the construction industry is graduating this semester with a bright future ahead of her.

After a recording breaking weekend at the Bobcat Invitational, Matthew Fox was named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Male Co-Track Athlete of the Week announced April 3 by the conference. This marks Fox's second OVC weekly honor this season and first for outdoor competition.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its Fall 2023 graduates with multiple degrees.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its Fall 2023 graduates.

A UA Little Rock graduate student has been honored with an award that will help expand her knowledge of gifted and talented education. The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children, has awarded Lauren Smithey, a graduate student from Cabot, Arkansas, the Javits-Frasier Scholar Award.

A graduating UA Little Rock student who has been battling homelessness for the past eight years has overcome incredible odds to earn her college degree.

Ahmed Elkhattabi, a senior from Tripoli, Libya, will be graduating this fall magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mass communication-journalism and a double minor in photography and sports management.

This special spotlight on graduating student-athlete Dion Murombe was written by Hunter Glaze.