UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall 2025 Graduates on Dec. 13

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2025 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 13. Nearly 800 students who finished their coursework from the summer and fall semester are eligible to participate in the ceremony.
The commencement ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Jack Stephens Center. Doors open to the public at 8 a.m., and graduates should arrive at Fisher Court by 8:30 a.m. A clear bag policy will be in effect for all attendees. No outside food or beverages will be permitted at the Jack Stephens Center.
Undergraduate and graduate students from the following colleges will be recognized during the ceremony:
- College of Business, Health, and Human Services
- Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
- William H. Bowen School of Law
Julien Mirivel, professor of applied communication and the 2025 Bailey Foundation Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award winner, will serve as a featured speaker during commencement.
UA Little Rock will host a graduation cap decorating contest on the university’s Facebook page, where the public can vote for their favorite design.The UA Little Rock commencement ceremony will be live-streamed on the commencement website and the UA Little Rock YouTube Channel.