Chancellor Joel E. Anderson walks to the stage during the 2016 spring commencement at Jack Stephens Center.

UALR honors Chancellor Anderson at commencement

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock gave a tribute to retiring Chancellor Joel E. Anderson during his final commencement ceremony as chancellor May 14 at the Jack Stephens Center.

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Arial King (left) hugs her mother, Pamala Stanley (right), during their graduation from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock May 14 at Jack Stephens Center.

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.

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Henrietta Smothers

UALR grad student completes 14-year journey

While proudly donning her graduate cap and gown, Henrietta Smothers excitedly walked across the stage during UALR’s 2005 spring commencement to receive her hard-earned master’s degree in criminal justice.

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Record turnout expected for Spring 2015 Commencement

More than 1,500 students at UALR have applied for spring commencement, which will be held Saturday, May 16, at the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Record turnout expected for Spring 2015 Commencement”

Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 20

More than 800 students are expected to participate in Fall Commencement ceremonies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 20”

Commencement ceremonies set for May 17, inspector general to speak

More than 1,400 students will join the ranks of University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni following commencement exercises on Saturday, May 17. Continue reading “Commencement ceremonies set for May 17, inspector general to speak”

Despite hardships, husband and wife team set to graduate together

It’s been a long road, but Phoenix and Jacob Gatlin of Bryant will finally participate in commencement together as husband and wife Saturday, May 17, at UALR. Continue reading “Despite hardships, husband and wife team set to graduate together”

Mom, daughter motivate each other, will graduate on same day

For many college students, the last person they would choose to hang out with on a regular basis is their mother. Continue reading “Mom, daughter motivate each other, will graduate on same day”

O’Hara to receive 2014 Whitbeck Award

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock Donaghey Scholar who earned a remarkable 141 college credits while also maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average is this year’s Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award winner. Continue reading “O’Hara to receive 2014 Whitbeck Award”