Whitbeck Award winner and Donaghey Scholar Emily Wells graduated with a B.A. in mass communication and a minor in theatre arts. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Graduate Student Spotlight on Emily Wells

Donaghey Scholar Emily Wells will graduate on May 11 with a B.A. in mass communication and a minor in theatre. Continue reading “Graduate Student Spotlight on Emily Wells”

Dylan Pojar-Weatherly and Frank Thurmond

Professor and Former Student Collaborate on Film Depicting Heartfelt Conversation on Alzheimer’s

In a heartfelt exploration of love and loss, a UA Little Rock faculty member and alumnus have joined forces to create a compelling short film inspired by the professor’s own experience with his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. Continue reading “Professor and Former Student Collaborate on Film Depicting Heartfelt Conversation on Alzheimer’s”

This photo taken by Grace Johnson will be on display in her exhibition that opens on May 20.

UA Little Rock to Host Donaghey Scholar’s Photo Exhibition May 20

Gracelyn Johnson, a graduating student and budding photographer, will be finishing up her UA Little Rock education with a photography exhibition. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Donaghey Scholar’s Photo Exhibition May 20”

Ashi Franke

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibition of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner Ashi Franke

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a solo exhibit for Ashi Franke, the 2023-24 recipient of the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship, from May 20 to June 9. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibition of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner Ashi Franke”

Jackelyn Cordova Romano

Graduating Public History Student Immortalizes President Bill Clinton’s Legacy by Creating Virtual 3D Artifacts

In an innovative thesis project that melds technology with historical preservation, Jackelyn Cordova Romano, a graduating public history student at UA Little Rock, has brought President Bill Clinton’s legacy to life through the creation of immersive virtual 3D artifacts. Continue reading “Graduating Public History Student Immortalizes President Bill Clinton’s Legacy by Creating Virtual 3D Artifacts”

Whitbeck Award winner and Donaghey Scholar Emily Wells graduated with a B.A. in mass communication and a minor in theatre arts. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Honors Emily Wells as Whitbeck Award Winner

Emily Wells, a mass communication major and theatre arts minor from Warren, has been named the winner of the 2024 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Honors Emily Wells as Whitbeck Award Winner”

Middle school students participate in the Windstream Girls Code summer program at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Hosts 2024 Summer Camps

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a variety of youth camps in the summer. The summer camps available are focused on a range of activities, with something to satisfy everyone. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hosts 2024 Summer Camps”

Tosha Aleck is the Outstanding Graduating Senior in the anthropology program. Photo by Benjamin Krain

From Salon to Courtroom: Top Anthropology Grad Pursues Law Degree

Amidst the upheaval of the pandemic, Tosha Aleck, a native of Springdale, found herself at a crossroads when the salon where she was working as a cosmetologist shut down in 2020. Continue reading “From Salon to Courtroom: Top Anthropology Grad Pursues Law Degree”