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First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

December 11, 2025

When Theresa Okon started graduate school, she was afraid to raise her hand in class. Today, she’s preparing to begin a Ph.D. and leading a nonprofit.  Okon, originally from Akwa … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

Bowen Graduate Earns Summa Cum Laude While Balancing Full-Time Work

December 10, 2025

Balancing law school with a full-time job required tremendous resilience — a quality Verenice Perez Taylor is proud to claim. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Hope, Arkansas, native will graduate … Bowen Graduate Earns Summa Cum Laude While Balancing Full-Time Work

Future Leader, UA Little Rock Graduate Demonstrates Resilience

December 9, 2025

When Drayson Hill crosses the stage on Dec. 13 at UA Little Rock, it will be the culmination of years spent overcoming medical challenges, rebuilding confidence, and finding his way … Future Leader, UA Little Rock Graduate Demonstrates Resilience

Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

December 8, 2025

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine … Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

Provost Hosts Reception to Celebrate New Faculty and Build Community

December 5, 2025

Dozens of new faculty members from across the university came together for a special reception hosted by Provost Ann Bain at her home. The event celebrated nearly 40 new faculty … Provost Hosts Reception to Celebrate New Faculty and Build Community

UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall 2025 Graduates on Dec. 13

December 4, 2025

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2025 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 13. Nearly 800 students who finished their coursework from the summer and fall semester … UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall 2025 Graduates on Dec. 13

Balancing Mind and Muscle: UA Little Rock Wrestler Stephen Little’s Journey to Graduation

December 4, 2025

As he prepares to graduate this fall, Stephen Little has proven that success at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is as much about mental focus as it is … Balancing Mind and Muscle: UA Little Rock Wrestler Stephen Little’s Journey to Graduation

Senior Swimmer Sets Course for Teaching Career

December 3, 2025

Ally DeSordi came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with two passions: swimming and teaching. Four years later, the Omaha, Nebraska native and senior Little Rock Trojans swimmer … Senior Swimmer Sets Course for Teaching Career

UA Little Rock Economist Examines Future of Arkansas Water and Agriculture

December 2, 2025

Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, and its future hinges on one resource: water. An economist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is leading a major research effort to … UA Little Rock Economist Examines Future of Arkansas Water and Agriculture

UA Little Rock Professor Receives $5 Million to Counter AI-Amplified Information Warfare

December 1, 2025

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million award to research and develop … UA Little Rock Professor Receives $5 Million to Counter AI-Amplified Information Warfare

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