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.
2021 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award
The impressive achievements of future doctor Stuti Chatterjee have earned her the honor of the 2021 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. "The Whitbeck Award is given to the outstanding graduating senior," said Dr. Simon Hawkins, director of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program. "Stuti is outstanding in so many ways, but more than that, she is inspirational. She represents the best of UA Little Rock. Stuti's education has changed her. It has given her so much, and she has given so much back to the university and the larger community."
Graduation -
2021 Jun 7
Dean's Fellow of the Year
Zoe Harris, a second-year student at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, has been named the 2020 Dean's Fellow of the Year.
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2021 Jun 7
Ted Ogunjobi Commencement Story
Babatunji "Ted" Ogunjobi is graduating this month with a master's degree in business information systems from UA Little Rock and a perfect 4.0 GPA. Even though he had previously founded three startup companies, Ogunjobi had never joined a business program before UA Little Rock. "I chose the Business Information Systems Program because the curriculum blends acquiring business management and technology skills relevant for the technology driven world we live in today," he said. A native of Nigeria, Ogunjobi is putting his business skills and entrepreneurial mindset to good use as a senior business program manager at Microsoft. "There I will join the team in the quest to build products that empower every individual and organization in the world," Ogunjobi said.
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2021 Jun 7
Tuja Khaund Commencement Story
After studying at UA Little Rock as an exchange student in 2013, Tuja Khaund, a native of Dibrugarh, India, couldn't stay away. "It was very exciting at first," Khaund said. "I had never been out of my country. It was one of the biggest challenges. We got to learn about different cultures and people and we made a lot of friends. It was quite the journey." After her study abroad experience, Khaund returned to Little Rock as a full-time computer science student in 2014. Now she is graduating with a Ph.D. in computer and information science and a new career as a senior data scientist at Walmart Inc.
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2021 Jun 7
Commencement Story on Parker Lehnen
Parker Lehnen, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas, graduated this semester with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. He eventually wants to work in higher education so he can advocate for students with disabilities. He also aspires to speak at conferences on Autism awareness.
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2021 Jun 7
Carletta Rainey Commencement Story
Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of completing her bachelor's degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. Rainey works as a nurse at the UAMS Women's Health Clinic and is a U.S. Army veteran who has served overseas in South Korea and Kuwait. "As a transfer student who stopped out for many years, she came to UA Little Rock in 2019," said Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication. "Facing the odds against her with a recent cancer diagnosis, she has overcome these odds to complete her education."
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2021 Jun 7
GRADUATE AVERY MCLEAN IS HEADED TO LAW SCHOOL WITH AN EYE ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
Avery McLean has graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in biology, a minor in political science, and plans to make the world a better place through environmental law. McLean grew up on her family's cattle farm in rural Canada. Her hometown of Pilot Mound has about 500 residents and lies five miles north of the North Dakota border. She knew that she would have to leave home to receive the education she craved. At 15, McLean enrolled at the Institut Collegial Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg, Canada. From there, she was recruited as a swimmer to UA Little Rock.
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2021 Jun 7
Zach Stine Commencement Story
Zachary Stine, of Little Rock, is a spring 2021 graduate with a Ph.D. in computer and information science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. As a member of the Collaboratorium for Social Media and Behavioral Studies (COSMOS), Stine has conducted research on computational social science, machine learning, natural language processing, cultural analytics, digital humanities, and network science. Stine will work in COSMOS as a postdoctoral fellow next year while he continues his research and mentors students. His ultimate goal is to enter academia as a professor of computer or information science.
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2021 Jun 7
Jennifer Tippit Commencement Story
Jennifer Tippit, of Benton, Arkansas, graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. She transferred to UA Little Rock from UA-Pulaski Technical College and is the first in her family to get a bachelor's degree.
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2021 Jun 7
Uche Umoga Commencement Story
Uchenna "Uche" Umoga graduated this spring with a master's degree in computer science. He worked with Dr. Nitin Agarwal in COSMOS (Collaboration for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies).
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2021 Jun 7
FIRST-GENERATION GRADUATE CASSIE GEHRING IS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Graduate Cassie Gehring is ending the spring semester on several high notes. Not only is she the first person in her family to earn a graduate degree, but Gehring has recently been promoted and is writing a grant proposal that could help single parents at UA Little Rock afford childcare. Gehring, a native of Helena who now lives in Searcy, is has graduated from UA Little Rock with a Master of Public Administration degree and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management.
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2021 Jun 7
Ten Trojan Wrestlers Named to Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll
Ten Little Rock wrestlers were placed on the Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league office this Wednesday. Out of the wrestling schools that compete in the conference, the Trojans had the second-highest number of student-athletes that made the list.
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2021 Jun 2
Paul Bianchi Earns Scholar All-American Status
Little Rock wrestling's Paul Bianchi was honored as a 2021 DI Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, topping off his esteemed career as a Trojan.
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2021 Jun 2
Arnold Named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year
Hayden Arnold, a senior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year.
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2021 Jun 2
Albers Named 2021 PING All-Central Region Selection
Little Rock junior Anton Albers has been named a 2021 Division I PING All-Central Region selection, announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Albers was one of two Sun Belt players named All-Region, earning the first national accolade of his career.
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2021 Jun 2
Barkley Receives All-Conference Honors
Aaron Barkley, a member of the baseball team at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was named a second team all-league honoree.
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2021 Jun 2
Pierce Receives All-Conference Honors
Tricia Pierce receives All-Conference Honors.
Student Excellence -
2021 May 20
Curington Receives Sun Belt Honors
Little Rock's Ryan Curington and Tricia Pierce were recognized Wednesday as the Sun Belt Conference announced its outdoor track and field all-conference honors.
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2021 May 20
Student Government Association Election
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the newly elected members of the Student Government Association for the coming 2021-22 academic year.
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2021 May 17
International student Seun Johnson earns master's degree and new career at Intuit
After traveling from Nigeria to earn a graduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Oluwaseun "Seun" Johnson is graduating this month with a master's degree in information science and a new career at Intuit, Inc.
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2021 May 17
Marine Veteran Finds New Path Through Nursing Career
After a 20-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps, Kevin Barnes, a native of Bauxite who now lives in Jacksonville, returned to Arkansas to pursue a nursing career.
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2021 May 17
Graduating SGA President DeKay Headed to George Mason University to Pursue Law Degree
After just three years at UA Little Rock, Landon DeKay, of Maumelle, has completed his studies one year ahead of schedule and will graduate with a bachelor's degree in political science this month.
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2021 May 17
Clark breaks triple jump record at Maroon and White Invitational
Freshman Breya Clark cleared 5-5 (1.65m), finishing eighth with the fourth-best mark in school history at the Maroon and White Invitational hosted by Mississippi State April 30. Clark then broke the triple jump record as Little Rock saw two school records fall on the final day of the Maroon and White Invitational May 1.
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2021 May 14
Jackson tops her own school record at the Maroon and White Invitational
Junior Ka'Neisha Jackson from Elk City, Oklahoma topped her own school record in the 400m hurdles by 0.03 seconds on the final day of the Maroon and White Invitational hosted by Mississippi State May 1. She placed third in the race.
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2021 May 14
Logan Pate Earns All-Sun Belt Accolades
UA Little Rock golfer Logan Pate earned third team All-Sun Belt Conference honors, announced May 6 by the league office.
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2021 May 14
Aaron Funk Named Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week
Little Rock senior pitcher Aaron Funk has been named the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week, announced April 27 by the league office. The honor is the third of Funk's Trojan career as Little Rock has now tallied Pitcher of the Week honors in back-to-back weeks.
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2021 May 14
Helensia Green earns a spot in UA Little Rock record book
Junior Helensia Green added her name to the Little Rock record books on the final day of the Maroon and White Invitational May 1.
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2021 May 14
Albers Earns All-Sun Belt Accolades
UA Little Rock junior golfer Anton Albers earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors, announced May 6 by the league office. Albers is a first team all-conference selection.
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2021 May 14
Stephens Smashes Her Own School Record in Starkville
Freshman Alison Stephens from Chatham, Ontario, Canada, smashed her own school record in the discus by over seven feet as action opened up April 30 at the Maroon and White Invitational hosted by Mississippi State.
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2021 May 14
UA Little Rock Honors Winners of 2021 Student Research and Creative Works Expo
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected the winners of the 2021 Student Research and Creative Works Expo. The annual event features the latest innovative research, service or professional work, and creative projects by the student researchers at UA Little Rock. The winners were announced at a virtual ceremony on May 3.
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2021 May 10