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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why We’re Honoring Gertrude Jackson

As influential Arkansans go, Gertrude Jackson should be near the top. On Dec. 20, at its fall commencement ceremony, UALR will award Jackson an honorary doctorate.

More than 1,200 to Receive Degrees

UALR will host its fall 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.