Samantha Kohoutek-Miller Earns Esteemed Rutherford Grant

UA Little Rock student Samantha Kohoutek-Miller has earned a grant from an endowment honoring James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. This grant was established to give students a financial boost to help them achieve their educational goals. 

Kohoutek-Miller is from Mountain Home, Arkansas, and is majoring in social work with a minor in psychology. After starting her education journey again in 2021 at UA Little Rock, she feels honored to receive this grant. 

“I feel very honored to be awarded the Rutherford grant. It feels great to be supported by the larger community in this way,” she said. “I never thought I would have the chance to go back to school at my age, and I just feel so grateful for this opportunity.”

Kohoutek-Miller plans on using the Rutherford grant for educational supplies, as well as transportation costs for her internship with the School of Social Work at UA Little Rock. 

“I am excited about using my social work education to serve my local community,” Kohoutek-Miller said. “I hope to eventually use my social work degree to help families and children, individuals with addiction issues, and also low-income individuals.”

After earning her bachelor’s degree in social work, Kohoutek-Miller plans to continue her education and get her master’s degree in social work. She is grateful to her professors at UA Little Rock for their support. 

“I would like to say thank you to all the wonderful professors I have had at UA Little Rock,” she said. “I feel that they have provided a lot of guidance and support.”