Student Spotlight

Jason Tanner is a graduate student in the Weekend MBA program. In 2019, Tanner was the recipient of the Electric Power Research Institute Technology Transfer Award. Jason’s Graduate Student Experience “The UA Little Rock experience has been extremely rewarding! As a graduate student in the Weekend MBA program I’ve developed some wonderful friends and discovered … Student Spotlight: Jason Tanner

Awaad Al Sarkhi is an international graduate student working to obtain her Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences. During her time at UA Little Rock she has earned the Outstanding Research Award. Awaad’s Graduate Student Experience “I chose UA Little Rock because the admissions process was smooth and easy going. The faculty has been great … Student Spotlight: Awaad Al Sarkhi

LaChanda is a graduate student in the business information systems program. She has successfully maintained a 4.0 grade point average all while maintaining a full time job and caring for four children. Check out her story below: LaChanda’s Graduate Student Experience “My experience at UA Little Rock has been one of the most rewarding and … Student Spotlight: LaChanda Oliver Filter

Xixi Wang, an international student and graduate assistant in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, started graduate study as a working mom of a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old. Online courses offered her the flexibility she needed to take her skill set and knowledge to the next level! Xixi’s Graduate Student Experience “Before enrolling as a … Student Spotlight: Xixi Wang

Emily is a graduate student in the college of business program. She successfully landed a position with Garver Engineering. Check out her story below: Emily’s Graduate Student Experience “I chose UA Little Rock because of their College of Business program. I spoke to many of my peers who highly recommended the program based on its … Student Spotlight: Emily Deer

Coenrad De Jager is one of our most accomplished international graduate students! De Jager won the Outstanding Research and Academic Achievement award at UA Little Rock Graduate School’s Research and Creative Works Expo in 2020. Coenrad’s Graduate Student Experience “UA Little Rock offered exactly what I was looking for, as well as offered world class … Student Spotlight: Coenrad De Jager

Trye Price is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program at UA Little Rock. He credits his professors for sparking his curiosity about the judicial system and preparing him to pursue doctorate in criminal justice once he completes his master’s degree. Trye’s Graduate Student Experience “When I first enrolled in … Student Spotlight: Trye Price