Izzy Ward

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Izzy Ward

In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students.

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Joel Little

Little Receives UA Little Rock Stonewall Scholarship

Joel Little, a political science and legal studies major from Benton, has been named the recipient of the 2021-22 Stonewall Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.   Continue reading “Little Receives UA Little Rock Stonewall Scholarship”

Doro Greulich

Graduating student-athlete returns to Germany to pursue professional soccer career

After graduating with two bachelor’s degrees, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock soccer star has returned home to Germany with her sights set on a professional soccer career.  Continue reading “Graduating student-athlete returns to Germany to pursue professional soccer career”

Landon Dekay

DeKay completes internship for Congressman French Hill

The president of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association is getting some valuable political experience both in and out of the classroom. Continue reading “DeKay completes internship for Congressman French Hill”

UA Little Rock alum Brian Gregory, right, is working on the presidential campaign of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, left, in Iowa.

Former UA Little Rock SGA president utilizes political expertise on presidential campaign trail

A former University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association president is putting his passion for politics to work as a political organizer trying to elect the next president of the United States.  Continue reading “Former UA Little Rock SGA president utilizes political expertise on presidential campaign trail”

Ben Bowers. Photo by Ben Krain.

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.  Continue reading “Veteran, alum making a difference through Medicaid fraud investigations”

Julie O'Hara is a political science major graduating in spring 2019. Photo by Ben Krain.

Donaghey Scholar readies for next step in her future

When Julie O’Hara graduates on May 11, she will leave behind a legacy of success at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With an acceptance to the University of Pittsburgh in hand, her energy is focused on a future in international politics. Continue reading “Donaghey Scholar readies for next step in her future”

Pictured (left to right): Rocio Ortega Richard, Terry Richard, Landon Dekay, Emma Guerra, Joe Swafford Isaac Thomas, and Chris Stephens.

Kappa Sigma awards scholarships to three outstanding UA Little Rock freshmen

The UA Little Rock Kappa Sigma chapter awarded three scholarships to outstanding freshmen who exhibited exceptional leadership abilities in high school through community involvement, participation in student organizations, and service.  Continue reading “Kappa Sigma awards scholarships to three outstanding UA Little Rock freshmen”

While touring Parliament, the study abroad group met with a member of the Scotland Nationalist Party, Alison Thewliss,

UA Little Rock students investigate migrant crisis in Europe

A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students saw firsthand how the growing migrant crisis has changed Europe in recent years.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock students investigate migrant crisis in Europe”