Laura Ruiz Astorga, left, participates in the UA Little Rock commencement ceremony on May 11. Photo by Ben Krain.

International student athlete prepares for next chapter of her education

This spring, UA Little Rock Senior Laura Ruiz Astorga found herself facing the difficult choice of where to continue her education following her graduation in May. Fortunately for her, she had already been accepted to not one, but two of the top schools in her field, and this fall she will begin a master’s program at the London School of Economics. Continue reading “International student athlete prepares for next chapter of her education”

UA Little Rock Senior prepares for international service

A graduating student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Senior prepares for international service”

International student leaves behind a legacy of leadership

For the past four years, Ann Kharlamova has considered the University of Arkansas at Little Rock her second home, where she has been able to grow, make friends, and gain invaluable professional experience. Continue reading “International student leaves behind a legacy of leadership”

Nicole Ursin, the 2019 Whitbeck Scholar Award winner, has worked at the Arkansas Historic Museum for two years.

Ursin named 2019 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award Winner

A Donaghey Scholar who is passionate about preserving and sharing history through her work at museums has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Ursin named 2019 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award Winner”