Photo of Vickie Austin by Ben Krain.

Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15

At age 15, Vickie Austin left high school in Wynne, Arkansas, after becoming pregnant with her first child, though she always intended to finish her education.  Continue reading “Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock Rehabilitation Counseling Program ranked one of best in nation

The UA Little Rock online Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program has been ranked one of the top programs in the country for 2019.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Rehabilitation Counseling Program ranked one of best in nation”

Debra Davis

Graduating student: ‘Every struggle was worth it’

After being told she would never achieve her goals, 50-year-old Debra Davis is set to celebrate earning two master’s degrees  — a journey that was all the more challenging as she cared for her grandchildren and daughter.  Continue reading “Graduating student: ‘Every struggle was worth it’”