Uchenna “Uche” Umoga graduated this spring with a master’s degree in computer science. Umoga's dream however is to play professional soccer for Nigeria, where he is from . Umoga currenty plays semi-professional soccer for the Arkansas Wolves FC and on UA Little Rock’s intramural soccer team. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT ON UCHENNA “UCHE” UMOGA

Uchenna “Uche” Umoga graduated this spring with a master’s degree in computer science. He worked with Dr. Nitin Agarwal in COSMOS (Collaboration for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies). 

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Avery McLean

Graduate Avery McLean is headed to law school with an eye on environmental law and public policy

On Dr. Simon Hawkins’ desk in the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program office, there hangs an unusual item – the picture of a one-year old bull that lives in Manitoba, Canada.  Continue reading “Graduate Avery McLean is headed to law school with an eye on environmental law and public policy”

Acxiom Awards 3 UA Little Rock Students Diversity Scholarships

Three University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have been selected as nationwide winners of Acxiom’s Diversity Scholarship Program.  Continue reading “Acxiom Awards 3 UA Little Rock Students Diversity Scholarships”

Parker Lehnen graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN

Parker Lehnen, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas, graduated this semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. He eventually wants to work in higher education so he can advocate for students with disabilities. He also aspires to speak at conferences on Autism awareness.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN”

Jennifer Blanks communicates in sign language to other staff members at the Arkansas School for the Deaf about boarding students onto buses before the school’s weekend dismissal. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT

Jennifer Tippit, of Benton, Arkansas, graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She transferred to UA Little Rock from UA-Pulaski Technical College and is the first in her family to get a bachelor’s degree.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT”

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Law school names Dean’s Fellow of the Year

Zoë Harris, a second-year student at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, has been named the 2020 Dean’s Fellow of the Year. Continue reading “Law school names Dean’s Fellow of the Year”

Little Rock Athletics is excited to announce Warren and Cindy Simpson as the honorees for the 13th annual SpectacUALR event benefiting Little Rock Athletics on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Jack Stephens Center on the UA Little Rock campus.

SpectacUALR to Honor Warren and Cindy Simpson

Little Rock Athletics is excited to announce Warren and Cindy Simpson as the honorees for the 13th annual SpectacUALR event benefiting Little Rock Athletics on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Jack Stephens Center on the UA Little Rock campus. Continue reading “SpectacUALR to Honor Warren and Cindy Simpson”

Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of earning her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey

Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of completing her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.  Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey”

Dr. Moira Maguire celebrates the launch of her book in Ireland in 2010.

UA Little Rock Receives $40,000 Donation to Create Dr. Moira Maguire Student Support Fund for History Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $40,000 donation to create a student support fund in honor of Dr. Moira Maguire, a history professor who worked at UA Little Rock for 15 years and had a reputation of going above and beyond to help students succeed.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $40,000 Donation to Create Dr. Moira Maguire Student Support Fund for History Students”

Bianca Gatchell Rucker is sworn in as the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas on April 26.

UA Little Rock alum Bianca Rucker appointed as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

A UA Little Rock alumnus is taking her career to new heights. Bianca Gatchell Rucker was appointed as the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas on April 26. Continue reading “UA Little Rock alum Bianca Rucker appointed as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge”