University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Jerome Wilson Jr. graduated in December 2020 with a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law as well as a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

After graduating with two bachelor's degrees, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock soccer star has returned home to Germany with her sights set on a professional soccer career.

Aisosa Osaretin graduated in December 2020 with a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law as well as a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Once she takes the bar exam in February, Osaretin is planning a career in international law and human rights.

Tyra Robinson graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in health education and promotion and a minor in health and exercise science in December 2020 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. After graduation, she plans to go to graduate school to become a licensed physical therapist.

A fall 2020 graduate of the William H. Bowen of School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a passion for public service plans to put her law degree to use in immigration law and a life of service. "The legal process is already challenging for U.S. citizens," said Edith Chavez De Oseguera, who is earning a Juris Doctor from Bowen this month. "It's much more challenging for those who are newcomers. There is such a need for immigration attorneys, especially for those who speak other languages. After graduation and passing the bar, I plan to fulfill my vocation as an immigration attorney, and I plan to continue giving back to my community by doing pro bono work for vulnerable clients."

At 73, Carolyn Wilkerson has completed her lifelong dream of earning a bachelor's degree. "My journey has been one the most rewarding personal decisions that I've ever made," Wilkerson said. "This is probably the only major milestone that I have ever established for myself. I've done some things that I think are monumental but nothing of this magnitude, especially at my age. This has been quite rewarding. It's been a phenomenal journey." The Little Rock native will graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied communication and a minor in sociology in December 2020 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2020 graduates.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is looking forward to a future in the tech industry, followed by fulfilling her lifelong goal of helping children. Mariam Bouzihay, of Jonesboro, has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in information technology. In the fall, she will attend the New York University Tandon School of Engineering in the Management of Technology program to study user experience and interface design. The program is designed for college graduates and professionals who aim to make a difference in a world where economic and social advancement is increasingly dependent on integrating technology and business. Her lifelong goal, after establishing a career in the tech industry, is to open an orphanage.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its spring 2020 graduates with multiple degrees.

This year's president of the Student Government Association not only captured the hearts and minds of the student body of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, but her impressive achievements during her UA Little Rock career also earned her the 2020 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award. Katie Zakrzewski, a Donaghey Scholar, earned the top graduate award while double majoring in criminal justice and anthropology at UA Little Rock. In the fall, she will begin the criminal justice graduate program at UA Little Rock.

Chassidy Siratt, of Malvern, has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art. In the fall, she will continue her education at UA Little Rock in the graduate visual arts program.

Adam Rose graduated this month from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law - the culmination of a life-long ambition to help people who have difficulty helping themselves. "When I was much younger, I wanted to be Batman," Rose said. "But as I got older, I realized that wasn't possible because I wasn't insane and I didn't want to die." Instead he considered going into law enforcement. The more he looked into it, though, the more he realized that the people who really make a difference long-term are the policy makers and those who enforce laws in a courtroom. It's a safer alternative to becoming a caped crusader-Batman with a briefcase.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law graduate has plans to put his legal skills to use in a career as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. Jason Cline, of North Little Rock, graduated this May from Bowen. Cline said he's a completely different person since he began law school during Bowen's part-time program in 2015.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock spring graduate with a passion for storytelling has been selected for a competitive summer internship that will serve as the next step in his promising career as a journalist. Kolton Rutherford, of Maumelle, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in sports management.

Shaquika (Shay) Randolph is passionate about two things: people and helping children. Those interests have led her from Arkansas, through Georgia and Mississippi, and finally home-and to the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate who celebrated her 53rd birthday on the day of commencement is looking forward to a future of helping children in the juvenile justice system. Joni "Marie" Hollowell of Little Rock graduated May 16 with a master's degree in criminal justice. She moved to Little Rock in 2013 from Canton, Georgia, to work as a senior compliance auditor at Stephens, Inc. After completing an associate degree more than 20 years earlier, she decided to complete her college education at UA Little Rock.

In 2011, Colleen Godley, of Cabot, faced the devastating loss of her job when the Conestoga Wood Specialities warehouse in Little Rock closed down. This May, Godley graduated with a Master of Science degree in business information systems from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. It's something that still amazes her since she never thought she would go to college in the first place.

A Facilities Management employee at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is excited about completing the business degree he began more than 15 years ago so he can get started on the next chapter of his academic life. Kendrick Raino, operations center manager at UA Little Rock, graduated this semester with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate wants to make the world a better place by becoming a scholar in transitional justice and peace building in countries affected by conflict and civil war.

Dylan Treadwell, a third-year student at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law who graduated this May, has combined his passion for storytelling and his class research to create a presentation that has gained regional attention.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has been selected for a highly competitive postdoctoral scholarship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing student Allen Emerson is being honored for his work on the frontlines in the COVID-19 pandemic in the Seattle area, home of the first known coronavirus case in the United States.

Shaquika (Shay) Randolph is passionate about two things: people and helping children. Those interests have led her from Arkansas, through Georgia and Mississippi, and finally home-and to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.

Cedneshaja Jones, of Sherwood, graduated this May with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Jones describes her experience at UA Little Rock as an amazing and heartfelt journey.

Christy Crawford, a mother of four grown children and grandmother of two, graduated magna cum laude in May with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in social work. She will start graduate school this fall in the Master of Counseling program at UA Little Rock. In the future, she would like to work as a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas.

Merak Dyer, of Conway, graduated this May with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Christian Flenniken, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, graduated this May with an associate degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Following graduation, she will begin her nursing career at Baptist Health and continue her education in the BSN program at UA Little Rock.

Blake Hughes, a member of the Chancellor's Leadership Corps (CLC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduated this May with a bachelor's degree in marketing and advertising with a certificate in professional sales. He would like to start his own marketing consulting firm and eventually get his master's degree in business administration. He also has a knack in placing first in statewide competitions.

Leslie Oden, a first-generation college student from Little Rock who enrolled at UA Little Rock to complete her degree after being away from college for several years. Oden graduated this May with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its fall 2019 graduates with multiple degrees.