Alumni Spotlight

Deran Ford is a UA Little Rock alumnus whose journey reflects perseverance, integrity, and service. He earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice from UA Little Rock and has built a career spanning law enforcement, state government, and federal service—including roles with the Office of Governor Mike Beebe, the Delta Regional Authority, and a Congressional internship … Alumni Spotlight: Deran Ford

Dr. Shana Spriggs-Loring brings more than 20 years of experience in education and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for students at every level. Currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for High School Transformation & Postsecondary Readiness, she has spent over 15 years leading curriculum design and evidence-based instruction to support student success and strengthen postsecondary … Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Shana Spriggs-Loring

The UA Little Rock Graduate School is excited to feature recent graduate of the business administration graduate program, Mahesh Thombre. Originally from Pune, Maharashtra in Western India, Thombre dedicated his service to the Air Force and enjoyed a successful career as a human resource director. Despite already holding a master’s degree in personnel management, his … Alumni Spotlight: Mahesh Thombre

Meet Zedralyn Butler, former graduate student and employee of UA Little Rock MidSOUTH Training Academy. Butler earned her master’s degree in sport management from UA Little Rock Graduate School. Check out her story below! “I had nothing but a grand experience attending graduate school at UA Little Rock. It had been nearly 10 years since … Alumni Spotlight: Zedralyn Butler

The UA Little Rock Graduate School is excited to feature international graduate student, Babatunji Ogunjobi, also known as Ted. Ogunjobi grew up in Lagos, Nigeria but he has lived in the US for almost 2 years. After successfully earning a degree in engineering and working in Nigeria for 6 years he decided to travel to … Alumni Spotlight: Babatunji Ogunjobi

Frank Scott, Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in sales management from the Fogelman College of Business at the University of Memphis. In 2009, Scott earned a master’s degree in business administration from the College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock). Prior to … Alumni Spotlight: Frank Scott Jr.

While some of our alumni plant their roots in Little Rock after graduating, many take their talents and passions to other locales. Kristin Hodges, a 2013 graduate, is no stranger to exploring new and challenging environments. After graduating with her baccalaureate degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2008, Kristin moved to Washington, D.C. to complete … Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Hodges

Since I was a little boy, I have always been fascinated by science in general and the nature of matter in particular, from the tiny atoms all the way up to the giant galaxies. Pursuing my love for physics, I entered the College of Science at the University of Duhok in Iraq in 1997. I … Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Khedir R. Khedir

For many students, pursuing higher education marks a new chapter of not only professional and academic growth, but self-discovery as well. As a Ph.D. student at UALR, Dr. Arif Alagoz had that kind of formative experience. Reflecting on his time at UALR, Dr. Alagoz states that “UALR is a cornerstone in my life. Throughout my … Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Arif Alagoz

For Dr. Haider Raad Khaleel, journeying through the UALR graduate school fulfilled one of his greatest ambitions. He tells us that “holding the Ph.D. diploma was my ultimate dream and the first on my to-do list 15 years ago! I still have that list… My will to learn and strive to better myself has brought … Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Haider Raad Khaleel