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.

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.

Senior guard Ben Coupet Jr. has been named the Sun Belt Conference's Player of the Week following the opening weekend of league play. Coupet had a phenomenal weekend for the Trojans, helping guide Little Rock to a 2-0 start in league play with a sweep of UT Arlington. He averaged 26.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, shooting 77.3% from the floor, 73.3% from three-point range and 80.0% from the free throw line.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock junior guard Markquis Nowell has been named the Sun Belt Men's Basketball Player of the Week.

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is pleased to introduce the members of their 2020-21 trial team.

After a school record performance in a win over Vanderbilt, Little Rock point guard Mayra Caicedo has been named the Sun Belt Player of the Week on Dec. 8.

As a first-generation student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock who is about to graduate, LaKendra Mackey, a senior social work major, is working hard to show her six children the importance of a college education.

Little Rock junior guard Markquis Nowell has been named to the Wade Houston Tipoff Classic All-Tournament Team. Nowell was one of 10 players named to the team, encompassing the eight teams that participated in the 10-day season-opening event.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the newly appointed members of the Racial Barriers Committee.

Philip Hood, a second-year law student at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and first-generation student, has always seen college as a pathway to success.

Lauv Patel, a junior chemistry major and first-generation college student, was a junior in high school when he moved with his family from Albany, New York, to Texarkana, Arkansas. He and his twin brother, Kush, who is also attending UA Little Rock as a computer science major, are the first members of their family to attend college.

Janette Munoz, a senior double majoring in nursing and Spanish, is fulfilling a dream for herself and her parents by being the first in her family to attend college.

Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor's List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career.

First-generation student Mercades Parker plans to give back to the community through a career as a social worker.

For Mirella Gallardo, a third-year law student at UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, being the first member of her family to attend college has meant the world to her and her family.

Morgan Smocovich has been named a Second Team All-Sun Belt honoree, as announced by the Sun Belt Conference.

UA Little Rock senior forward Teal Battle was recognized by the Sun Belt Conference Wednesday as she was named to the league's Preseason All-Conference Second Team.

Members of the UA Little Rock swim team named to the 2019-20 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Honor Roll.

Students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock participate in the 2020 Little Rock Congregations Study.

Little Rock's efforts in the classroom have paid off once again as the Trojans have been named to the 2019-20 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team, consisting of the top-25 teams with the highest cumulative team GPA. Little Rock's team GPA of 3.890 ranks fifth nationally and the highest in the Sun Belt Conference.

Alex Soulard, a graduate assistant at UA Little Rock, is one of the researchers at the Sequoyah National Research Center who created a website visualizing American Indian removal through Arkansas.

Joshua Johnson, a senior management major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, gained some valuable experience while serving as a summer intern with Gov. Asa Hutchinson's office.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Alexandria Brown, a sophomore from the UA Little Rock School of Mass Communication has won a scholarship from the prestigious Jim Elder Good Sport Fund.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law announces its first-year students entering law school for the 2020-21 school year.

After just one match in a Trojan uniform, Maher was named the Sun Belt Conference's Defensive Player of the Week after registering a career-high 21 digs against Missouri State Sunday afternoon.

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law has announced the members and editorial board for the 2020-21 Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service.