First-Generation Student Spotlight: Casey Williams
In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students. Casey Williams is a first-generation student from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Clement awarded Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship
Erin Clement, a recent graduate of UA Little Rock from Pine Bluff, received a 2020 scholarship from the Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erin Clement
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 raised by a strong single mother who taught her the value of hard work and encouraged her to get a college education.
Graduating Student Spotlight: Cedneshaja Jones
Cedneshaja Jones, of Sherwood, will graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Jones describes her experience at UA Little Rock as an amazing and heartfelt journey.
Graduating Student Spotlight: Leslie Oden
Meet Leslie Oden, a first-generation college student from Little Rock who enrolled at UA Little Rock to complete her degree after being away from college for several years. Oden will graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Boy next door leads to new campus family at UA Little Rock
A tip from the boy next door led Lucee Lugo, a senior interdisciplinary studies major, to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she gets the intimacy of a small, family campus that appeals to this small-town girl from De Queen, Arkansas.
Grad shares love of music, dance through educational website
Michael Heavner has a deep-seeded love of music and began taking piano lessons at the age of 7. His mother bought him his first guitar from a garage sale when he was 12. Since he is left-handed, he was so engrossed in learning how to play the instrument that he didn’t even realize he was … Grad shares love of music, dance through educational website
UA Little Rock adds bachelor’s degree programs on Benton Campus
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Benton business leaders are taking steps to make getting a college degree more convenient and affordable for people living in Saline County and surrounding communities.
UA Little Rock grad going to med school to help rural communities
Dustin Brown grew up in the small town of Hermitage, Arkansas, where life was good, but there were few doctors.
Mother and daughter graduate UALR together
When Pamala Stanley graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 14, she didn’t have to look far to find the smiling face of a family member.