Nicole Stewart with samples of her ceramic work of various vampire phases from the Bram Stokers Dracula movie. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Graduate Rediscovers Passion for Community Art

A second chance to finish college has led UA Little Rock graduate Nicole Stewart to rediscover her passion for community art. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Rediscovers Passion for Community Art”

Mikiya McAdory

UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others

Throughout her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduate Mikiya McAdory has become a mentor dedicated to helping students get the most out of their college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others”

Joseph Otundo

Otundo Selected for Bridge-Building Mission to Israel

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is one of 32 participants – and the only one from Arkansas – from universities and colleges from across the country who were selected to take part in an academic exchange exploring Israel’s history, government, culture, and economy. Continue reading “Otundo Selected for Bridge-Building Mission to Israel”

Ebene Givan graduated with a Master of Arts in applied communication studies this spring, while her daughter, Aliya Givan, has earned a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.

Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide

A mother and daughter duo who are graduating this spring from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are using their education in applied communication to help prevent teen suicide in Arkansas. Continue reading “Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide”

Scholarship recipient Annika Wade, left, and scholarship donor Leslye Shellam, right, are shown with a painting Shellam donated to UA Little Rock that was painted by her mother, Linda Blaine Flake. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a solo exhibit for Annika Wade, the 2022-23 recipient of the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship, beginning Monday, May 22. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner”

Education majors Dally Thompson, left, Hudson Trusty, and Lakendra Fisher attend classes at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain

Windgate Foundation Supports Teacher Education with $3.5 Million Grant

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $3.5 million grant from the Windgate Foundation to endow the directorship of its School of Education. This gift will support the transformation of teacher education at UA Little Rock in its quest to become a premier provider of teachers in the state. Continue reading “Windgate Foundation Supports Teacher Education with $3.5 Million Grant”

Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together

Tammy Carpenter and her daughter, Trinity Van Dusen-Allen, have twice the reason to celebrate as they are both graduating with social work degrees from UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together”

Ifeanyichukwu Umoga

International Student Finds American Education Led to Dream Career

An international student who is graduating this semester said that earning his graduate degree at UA Little Rock and finding a new career as a data engineer has been a “dream come true.” Continue reading “International Student Finds American Education Led to Dream Career”