University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In the Feature-Radio category, former KUAR News intern Kelly Connelly, who graduated from UA Little Rock with a degree in mass communication in May, won first place for her report last fall "Livestock Showing Is Most Important Part of State Fair for Some Arkansas Teens."

The path to becoming a researcher takes many different forms. For UA Little Rock student William King, it all started with a fifth-grade plot to take over the world. A lofty dream, but the Bradford, Arkansas, native was practical about it - the first step had to be, of course, a quest for immortality. However, unlike other kids his age, King wasn't interested in fountains of youth or magical potions.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has received a competitive fellowship that will allow him to conduct research in France in 2021. Atikur Rahman, a doctoral student in applied physics and a native of Bangladesh, is a recipient of the 2020-21 STEM Chateaubriand Fellowship, which includes airfare, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. Rahman is the first UA Little Rock student to receive the Chateaubriand Fellowship.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has been recruited to begin a new career in engineering and operations at Linkedin. Adewale Obadimu will graduate with a Ph.D. in computer science at the end of the summer, when he will begin a new position as a site reliability engineer at Linkedin in Sunnyvale, California. Site reliability engineers create a bridge between development and operations by applying a software engineering mindset to system administration topics.

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

Coming off an incredible year in the classroom, Little Rock's entire women's golf roster has been named to the 2019-20 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team. It marks the sixth time in the last seven seasons Little Rock has had at least five golfers recognized with the prestigious honor.

Little Rock senior swimmer Charis Won has been named the winner of the 2020 Kevin A. Crass Heart of a Trojan Award. The award, initiated in 2017, is given annually to a Little Rock senior student-athlete based on community service, leadership, and dedication to their team.

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

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester, recognizing nearly 1,800 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.

UA Little Rock announces its spring 2020 Chancellor's List, recognizing nearly 900 students with superior academic performance in the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor's List, students must earn at least nine credit hours and at least a 3.9 grade point average.

The UA Little Rock College of Business has named the winners of the Outstanding Student Awards for the 2019-20 academic year. Faculty members from each department within the college select a student for their exceptional achievements in their respective programs.

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.

Jordon Woodson, a mass communication major and political science minor, is one of five college journalists selected for a summer internship by the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation.

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.

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 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.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the newly elected members of the Student Government Association for the coming 2020-21 academic year.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the winners of the 2020 Student Research and Creative Works Expo held virtually during April. Students presented more than 150 research and creative works during the premiere student research event. Student projects were judged on the novelty and clarity of their research, the soundness of their methodology, the potential application of their findings, and the student's ability to explain their project to an expert and lay audience.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.