Leah and Eric Rucker

Louisiana couple found respite at UALR after Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Leah and Eric Rucker were displaced by Hurricane Katrina and moved to Arkansas with many other evacuees. Despite leaving the city they love, the two focused on finishing their education before moving back.

Now married, Leah and Eric graduated from the nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2007 and work in the healthcare industry in New Orleans.

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Nursing students with a patient care mannequin

Grant to improve nursing education opportunities

A recently awarded grant of nearly $100,000 is slated to improve nursing education opportunities at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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