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Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students

November 29, 2022

November is First-Generation College Student Celebration Month. With more than 40 percent of its student population being first-generation students, UA Little Rock is especially committed to providing resources that help … Cultivating Student Success: How UA Little Rock Resources Empower First-Generation Students

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Yolanda Grayson

November 17, 2021

In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students. Yolanda Grayson, from Marianna, Arkansas, is a first-generation law student at … First-Generation Student Spotlight: Yolanda Grayson

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Lakeisha Falls

November 15, 2021

In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students and alumni. Lakeisha Falls is a first-generation UA Little Rock nursing … First-Generation Student Spotlight: Lakeisha Falls

U.S. News and World Report Recognizes UA Little Rock for Social Mobility

September 16, 2021

Several academic programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have made the grade by earning a spot in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best College Rankings.

Student Retention Initiatives Hosts First-Generation, Transfer Student Welcome

September 1, 2021

The office of Student Retention Initiatives hosted a student success welcome event Aug. 24 filled with food, fun, and great activities for first-generation freshmen and transfer students. “Growing up my … Student Retention Initiatives Hosts First-Generation, Transfer Student Welcome

UA Little Rock ranked top university for social mobility in Arkansas

November 19, 2020

U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as the No. 1 university in Arkansas for social mobility.

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erin Clement

November 18, 2020

Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was … First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erin Clement

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Janette Muñoz

November 18, 2020

Janette Muñoz, a senior double majoring in nursing and Spanish, is fulfilling a dream for herself and her parents by being the first in her family to attend college.

UA Little Rock to Honor First-Generation College Students in November

November 10, 2020

In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching a campaign to celebrate first-generation students, employees, and alumni throughout November.

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