Twenty students from the Civil and Construction Engineering and Architectural and Construction Engineering programs were tasked with providing the structural design, construction cost estimate, and building schedule for four hypothetical building projects spread out across the United States for their senior design project.

UA Little Rock Seniors Learn Ins and Outs of Building Design and Construction

A long-standing partnership with industry experts helped prepare a group of graduating UA Little Rock seniors for their future careers in the fields of civil and construction engineering. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Seniors Learn Ins and Outs of Building Design and Construction”

Graduate profile of Suzie Reece.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece

Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”

Tiffani Silvey

Silvey Leaves Her Mark on School of Business and Chancellor’s Leadership Corps

Tiffani Silvey, who graduated from UA Little Rock with a Master of Business Administration in May, has made quite an impact on the university since she started her undergraduate career in 2017. Continue reading “Silvey Leaves Her Mark on School of Business and Chancellor’s Leadership Corps”

UA Little Rock senior, Katherine Holtz, is a student in the School of Social Work. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree

Social work was an easy career choice for new graduate Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. Continue reading “Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree”

Olivia Fitzgibbon

Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Olivia Fitzgibbon was an active and engaged college student, living on campus and enjoying life in the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad”

Mackenzie Rash

UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career

Mackenzie Rash has loved science since the tender age of 10, so earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seemed like a smart and easy decision. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career”

Graduating Student Spotlight: Veronica Tess Myers

Veronica Tess Myers, a first-generation student, is set to graduate on May 13 with a master’s degree in applied communication studies. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Veronica Tess Myers”

UA Little Rock nursing professor Josy Nduku is the chair of the Board of Directors for a new elementary school in Cameroon, Africa which she is helping to create.

UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Helps Start School in Africa

A UA Little Rock nursing professor is helping to support education in her home country of Cameroon, Africa, by supporting a new school. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Professor Helps Start School in Africa”

UA Little Rock nursing faculty Karen Bristow and Joanna Hall and her son Bodie volunteer at the Family Assistance Center.

Nursing Professors Volunteer to Give Back in Tornado Relief Efforts

Ever since the EF3 tornado struck central Arkansas on March 31, countless people have stepped up to volunteer and give back to those in need. Continue reading “Nursing Professors Volunteer to Give Back in Tornado Relief Efforts”