Lottie Richardson. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III.

Graduating student finds bright future at L’Oréal

Lottie Richardson had a plan to graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, go to medical school, and become a doctor.  Continue reading “Graduating student finds bright future at L’Oréal”

Heather Hightower

Graduating student finds passion for construction management at UA Little Rock

After spending 14 years working in retail, Heather Hightower saw her move to Arkansas to be closer to her wife’s family as an opportunity to go back to school and start a new career.  Continue reading “Graduating student finds passion for construction management at UA Little Rock”

Howell Fielder

Former dairy farmer finds new career, earns MBA from UA Little Rock

Howell Andrew Fielder grew up working on his family’s dairy farm in Guy, Arkansas, where the whole world became a classroom filled with science experiments.  Continue reading “Former dairy farmer finds new career, earns MBA from UA Little Rock”

University of Arkansas at LIttle Rock students celebrate their May 2017 graduation at Jack Stephens Center.

UA Little Rock commencement set for Dec. 16

More than 1,200 students are expected to graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Saturday, Dec. 16.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock commencement set for Dec. 16”

Image of graduates at the 2015 spring commencement ceremony

Gradfest helps students prepare for fall graduation

University of Arkansas at Little Rock students who are graduating this fall can find all of their commencement-day needs at Gradfest Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11 and 12.  Continue reading “Gradfest helps students prepare for fall graduation”

Dr. Glenn Anderson delivers the commencement address at Gallaudet University's ceremony on May 12. Photo by Zhee Chatmon of Gallaudet University.

Anderson delivers commencement address at Gallaudet University

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor and pioneer in deaf education delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2017 during Gallaudet University’s May 12 ceremony.
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A.J. Walker-Carter

Grad finds promising career and future at UA Little Rock

For A.J. Walker-Carter, finding the right college, the right major, and the right career seemed like a journey that would never end.  Continue reading “Grad finds promising career and future at UA Little Rock”

Sheila Speer

Grad looks forward to future career as teacher, writer

Sheila Speer first got a taste of college life by taking two Western civilization courses at Little Rock Air Force Base nearly 25 years ago.  Continue reading “Grad looks forward to future career as teacher, writer”