Graduating this fall? Tell us your story

UALR’s Fall 2013 Commencement will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, in two ceremonies, at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Graduating this fall? Tell us your story”

GradFest 2013 set for fall graduates

UALR students set to graduate in December will want to visit the 2013 Fall GradFest, a one-stop event for all things related to commencement. Continue reading “GradFest 2013 set for fall graduates”

Kinnaman to receive honorary degree

Jack Kinnaman, considered one of the founding fathers of the Construction Management Program at UALR, will receive an honorary degree during UALR’s 2013 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 18, in the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Kinnaman to receive honorary degree”

Mom, daughter to walk at Commencement

When many students are hoping to wave hello to mom at UALR’s Spring Commencement Saturday morning, Bethany Hodges won’t have to look too far for hers. Continue reading “Mom, daughter to walk at Commencement”

1,500 expected to graduate Saturday, May 18

More than 1,500 students are expected to participate in UALR’s Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 18, at the Jack Stephens Center. Among them are graduates like Azure Yarbrough, Bethany Hodges, and Dawn Teer, who attribute hard work and family support as reasons for their success. Continue reading “1,500 expected to graduate Saturday, May 18”

Undaunted biology student among leading grads this Saturday

Senior biology major Azure Yarbrough is among the more than 1,500 students who are expected to participate in UALR’s Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 18, at the Jack Stephens Center.

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UALR celebrates spring commencement May 18

Family and friends are invited to celebrate with the 2013 graduating class at Spring Commencement, held at two separate times Saturday, May 18, at the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “UALR celebrates spring commencement May 18”

Grad Fest Offers One-Stop Commencement Prep

Students planning on graduating this spring should stop by Grad Fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, in the lower concourse of the Donaghey Student Center. Continue reading “Grad Fest Offers One-Stop Commencement Prep”

Why We’re Honoring Gertrude Jackson

This guest post was written by Dr. John A. Kirk, George W. Donaghey Professor and Chair of History.

Gertrude Jackson once had a gunshot fired at her car. As a child, she walked nine miles to school each day. Jackson, who has lived in the Arkansas Delta for more than 80 years, has seen her share of struggle but it is her giving spirit and tenacity that make her so remarkable. Continue reading “Why We’re Honoring Gertrude Jackson”

More than 1,200 to Receive Degrees

UALR will host its fall 2012 commencement with two ceremonies Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Jack Stephens Center. A graduating class of more than 1,200 students, including 19 doctoral scholars, will receive degrees. Continue reading “More than 1,200 to Receive Degrees”