From launching an innovative cybersecurity degree to preparing nursing students to work in Arkansas’s best hospitals, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a leader in equipping and graduating students who are ready to work and make a difference. UA Little Rock is committed to partnering with the community to provide students with career opportunities that will make a lasting impact on our city and state.
Equipping UA Little Rock Students for Successful Careers
UA Little Rock’s connections to the business community provide career opportunities uniquely found in the capital city.
UA Little Rock’s connections to the business community provide career opportunities uniquely found in the capital city. Watch our students’ stories and submit your own to chancellor@ualr.edu.
Be sure to also watch our faculty and alumni share how UA Little Rock is making a difference.
Watch Our Student Stories
Bryan Hernandez
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Bryan Hernandez is a veteran and first-generation college student. “Here at UA Little Rock, people want you to succeed. You’re not just a number. You’re a person with a story, usually a really good story. That’s what UA Little Rock understands. They want to mold your experience to your individual story.”
Bryan Hernandez, a resilient first-generation college student and veteran, fearlessly navigates his path towards success. As he majors in marketing and proudly embraces his Latino heritage, Bryan’s unique blend of life experiences and dedication to his studies position him as a powerful force in the world of business and representation.
Courtney Wilson
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“As a working artist, those connections are priceless, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything at this moment. And I don’t know where else I would have been able to get that other than UA Little Rock.”
Courtney Wilson is an Applied Design major who is able to take art classes part-time. She’s had the amazing opportunity to learn first-hand from award-winning sculptor and painter, Kevin Kresse. Through her internship, she is gaining valuable skills and knowledge about being a professional working artist.
Guillermo Soto
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Thanks to an internship with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guillermo Soto was able to get real-world experience and is now better prepared to make an impact on the community.
Thanks to an internship with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guillermo Soto, a Veteran and Management major, was able to get real-world experience and is now better prepared to make an impact on the community.
Sunny Jenkins
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From the classroom to the museums of Paris, art student Sunny Jenkins has had invaluable experiences. “Because of UA Little Rock, I was able to further my artistic career and study in Paris. Because of what I’ve learned, it’s given me the confidence to do more.”
From the classroom to the museums of Paris, art student Sunny Jenkins has had invaluable experiences at UA Little Rock. Because of these opportunities, she shares that she now has the confidence to do more and reach her goals.
Cameron Jackson
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Cameron Jackson is a track athlete studying cybersecurity. “My professors here at UA Little Rock are phenomenal. They will go the extra mile to make sure that you succeed. They will stay up all night continuing messages back and forth while you’re away at a track meet trying to help you through a lab, or a cyber-jam, or just a small assignment.”
Cameron Jackson, a talented student athlete and dedicated cybersecurity student, has found the perfect balance between his athletic pursuits and academic studies. With his impressive performances on the track and his growing knowledge of cybersecurity, he is poised for success in both arenas.
Antonia Parks
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Antonia Parks is ready for her future. “UA Little Rock really brought out my leadership skills. It helped me develop into the leader I am today. If you have this degree, you can go anywhere and do pretty much anything within the engineering field, because it’s so broad on the spectrum.
Antonia Parks, a driven engineering student, is carving her path as a computer engineer while taking on leadership roles as the chair of two student organizations. With her technical expertise and exceptional organizational skills, Antonia is making significant contributions to both her field and the campus community.
Skylar Bailey
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Skylar Bailey is ready for the classroom. “During this experience, I feel like I have learned way more than I’ve ever learned ever. Thanks to UA Little Rock, I feel like I could step in a classroom right now and be fully prepared to be a teacher.”
Skylar Bailey, a senior majoring in elementary education, is dedicated to shaping the minds of future generations. With a focus on helping students develop essential reading skills, Skylar’s unwavering commitment to education empowers her to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners, igniting their love for reading and unlocking doors to endless possibilities.
Dr. Jeremy Owoh
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“I honestly do not believe that I would be currently a superintendent of schools if it wasn’t for the education experience that I received at UA Little Rock.”
With his advanced degrees, Dr. Jeremy Owoh gained valuable insights into effective leadership strategies, educational policy, and instructional practices. As the superintendent of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, he is able to utilize the skills he gained from his education at UA Little Rock.
Jolesha Holder
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Nursing student Jolesha Holder shares how UA Little Rock prepared her for her future. “My experience at UA Little Rock was like no other. It built so much confidence in me, and now I can feel like I can do whatever. I feel that they prepped me to work in any area of the hospital that I want to.”
Nursing student Jolesha Holder says her experience at UA Little Rock was like no other. She feels confident about her next steps and knows that the Nursing program prepared her to work in any area of the hospital.
Cassandra Ramey Tucker
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Cassandra Ramey Tucker is a mother pursuing her Information Science degree. “I was just blown away at the flexibility that was available to me, the course offerings after-hours, just having the opportunity to do both online and in-class offerings, and just the faculty and staff and how they were really invested in my success.
Cassandra Ramey Tucker is a mother pursuing her Information Science degree. She appreciates the flexible class scheduling, online courses, and the supportive faculty.
