Confidence in Motion: Brooklyn Marcee’s Path Through UA Little Rock
Brooklyn Marcee didn’t arrive at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the confidence she has now. It was something she built over time.
When she first stepped onto campus, the Quitman, Texas, native never imagined she would become a visible campus leader, a Homecoming Royal, a graduating business administration major, and a student-athlete balancing competition with entrepreneurship. Looking back, she sees her time at UA Little Rock as a period of steady growth, particularly in confidence and critical thinking.
Through her experiences as a business major, pole vaulter, and campus leader involved in multiple student organizations, Marcee says her growth was intentional. She sought each role to push herself beyond her comfort zone and to help discover the strengths she didn’t know she had.
That drive continued in the classroom. Studying business administration gave Marcee more than professional skills — it forced her to think about how she leads, plans, and responds when things don’t go as expected. While she values structure, she learned that setbacks often create space for new opportunities and strategic thinking. Over time, she says, her coursework shaped her into a goal-oriented thinker who values relationships as much as results.
Marcee learned that leadership isn’t just about outcomes — it’s about trust.
Her perspective became even clearer when she was selected as UA Little Rock’s 2025 Homecoming Royal. That role placed her in the spotlight and challenged her to represent not only herself but also the organizations and campus communities of which she is a part. The experience pushed her to engage more deeply across campus and helped her understand the ripple effect one student can have.
Corrigan Revels, assistant director for Student Leadership and Development in the Division of Student Affairs at UA Little Rock, has seen that growth firsthand. He said Marcee has served as a Chancellor’s Leadership Corps peer mentor for three years and as a Student Activities Board leader for two, bringing openness, discipline, and energy to every role she takes on.
“Brooklyn brings an open mind and strong commitment to everything she does,” Revels said. “Her discipline and positive energy make her a joy to work with. I encourage our student leaders to bring good energy while also knowing when to ask for support, and Brooklyn has found that balance. I’m proud of her accomplishments and excited to see what’s next for her.”
While she believes meaningful change doesn’t happen alone, Marcee says one person’s actions can influence others — and those connections ultimately shape a campus community.
Athletics played a key role in shaping that mindset. As a pole vaulter, Marcee competes in a sport that demands precision, trust, and resilience. Through years of training and competition, she learned how to stay composed under pressure, grow from failure, and trust the process — lessons that extended far beyond the track.
Those skills carried into her academic work, leadership roles, and entrepreneurial pursuits. The discipline and determination she developed as an athlete, she says, gave her the tools to persevere through challenges and keep moving forward.
As May graduation approaches, Marcee is focused on what comes next and on continuing to grow. She plans to pursue her business full time as a makeup artist specializing in bridal work, building a career centered on confidence, connection, and empowerment.
One of the most valuable lessons she’s taking with her from UA Little Rock is the importance of confidence in personal and professional success. Through her work, she hopes to help others feel empowered on one of the most important days of their lives.
For Marcee, the journey through UA Little Rock wasn’t just about earning a degree. It was about becoming someone who leads with intention, embraces challenge, and understands the impact of showing up with confidence.