University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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.

Gracelyn Johnson, a graduating student and budding photographer, will be finishing up her UA Little Rock education with a photography exhibition.

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.

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.

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.

Aspiring to make a meaningful impact in the field of criminal justice, Katelin Matusevich, a doctoral student from Blacksburg, Virginia, is seizing a unique opportunity to hone her skills as a researcher on a comprehensive climate study for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Aaliyah Mathis was named the Ohio Valley Conference Female Field Athlete of the Week announced by the conference April 24. This is the second field athlete of the week honor for the junior this season.

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.

Keeli Wallace, a graduating law student at the Bowen School of Law, president of the school's Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) and an executive board member of the National Latina/o Law Student Association, recently visited the United States Supreme Court for a distinguished lecture and discussion with the United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

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.

Since 2022, Katherine Hartter, an environmental geology student at UA Little Rock, has been sharing her love of space science with the community by serving as a NASA Partnered Eclipse Ambassador.

Armin Mortazi, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a prestigious grant from the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for his research in combating antibiotic resistance.

Little Rock junior Anna Dawson earned her second Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Month award on April 1, claiming the honor for the month of March after posting a 71.9 average over eight rounds and three tournaments during the month.

For the second time in a six week span, freshman Eleonore Aernouts was named the Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Week, giving the Little Rock Women's Golf program its sixth weekly honor of the year and third in a four week span.

A year ago, UA Little Rock student Kimberly Arcega had never considered building large oak tables for the benefit of her fellow university students, let alone learning all the skills that would be required to build them. "This was a huge learning experience as I had never built anything this big before," said Arcega, a senior applied design major with an emphasis in woodworking. "I got firsthand experience on the business side of being a custom furniture builder and learned important new skills along the way."

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.

A UA Little Rock student gained valuable research experience and mentoring during the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Paige Poindexter, a senior biology major from Little Rock, is one of 10 students from colleges and universities around the country who was selected for the program, a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded effort in the UAMS Graduate School.

After stepping up for her team in a huge way, UA Little Rock junior Jordan Holman was also recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference, naming Holman the Newcomer of the Week for women's basketball.

Senior guard Jayla Brooks stepped up into a leadership role for the Little Rock women's basketball team. Her performance on the floor not only helped the Trojans land the number 2 seed at this week's Ohio Valley Conference Championships, but it also earned her a 1st Team All-OVC selection Tuesday as the 2023-24 All-Conference Team was announced.

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was named the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Freshman of the Week released March 4. Crocker-Johnson becomes the fifth player in Ohio Valley Conference history to receive the honor nine times in a season.

Six outstanding students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been selected for the 2023 Acxiom Diversity Scholarship program. Acxiom, the customer intelligence company whose data-driven solutions create business growth by enabling better customer experiences, annually selects 10 college students from the U.S. for the program.

Five students from University of Arkansas at Little Rock attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference. SACNAS is a group that was founded to address issues of diversity in academia and government agencies. They work to support the underrepresented in earning advanced degrees, advancing their careers, and obtaining positions of leadership.

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for the third-straight week. Crocker-Johnson becomes the second player in OVC history to receive the honor seven times in a season and the eighth player to receive the honor for three consecutive weeks.

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