Graduating veteran plans to become social worker to continue helping recovering veterans
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is continuing his education to become a social worker so that he can help other veterans who are facing recovery and mental health issues.
UA Little Rock Veterans Day ceremony highlights unique experiences of military students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale and Director of Military Student Success Kathy Oliverio are serious about their commitment to military student success. This week, UA Little Rock hosted a Veterans Day ceremony featuring first-hand stories of career transition and personal renewal from the university’s military students.
Chancellor Drale, Oliverio, Stewart honored for supporting military student at UA Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale, Edie Stewart, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management, and Kathy Oliverio, director of military student success, were recognized for their efforts to support military service members this month.
Veteran, alum making a difference through Medicaid fraud investigations
A veteran and 2018 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is helping to uncover Medicaid fraud as part of his journey to become a lawyer.
Bowen Law School grad plans to right rural wrongs with second career in legal aid
A U.S. Army veteran has plans to spend her “second act” helping local residents in her rural home county of Yell gain access to legal representation.
Veteran earning degree online to provide a better future for his family
When Jimmy Johnson, 52, of Benton, was called in for a fifth and final interview for a vice president position a few years ago, he was certain that his life was about to change.
UA Little Rock to honor members of military with week of events
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will honor its veterans and military service members with celebratory events during “Heart of Servicemember” Week Nov. 12-16.
Kappa Sigma to host fundraiser for Military Heroes Campaign
The UA Little Rock Kappa Sigma chapter will host a food truck fundraiser on Oct. 10, 17, and 24 to raise money for the Military Heroes Campaign.
UA Little Rock to hold Memorial Day Service on May 29
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will hold a special Memorial Day observance in honor of those who died while serving our country at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at the Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall.
Doyle Rankins’ graduation day is nearly 50 years in the making
The first time Doyle Rankins was a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1970, he was a 19-year-old rail service worker for Missouri Pacific Railroad (now Union Pacific) as well as a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.