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For Gabrielle Swain, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at UA Little Rock, earning her degree means more than completing coursework. Swain balances her roles in local government and community leadership, along with an hour-long commute to campus, all in pursuit of bettering herself to better serve her community. “I want to help foster … From Navy Veteran to Community Leader, Gabrielle Swain Continues a Life of Service

Out of just six seats available in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA-AR) 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium, two were claimed by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students. The ACDA-AR Undergraduate Conducting Symposium brings together talented student conductors from across Arkansas to receive mentorship, conducting instruction, and professional development from experienced … UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

When Mimi San Pedro arrived in Arkansas with her family in the 1970s, they were starting over. After settling in Little Rock, San Pedro graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy and enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with the help of scholarships, grants, and a part-time job. Now, decades later, she is … San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students

Whether he’s designing virtual reality simulations to help protect critical energy infrastructure or introducing K-12 students to emerging technologies, Colin McNerny has spent his time at UA Little Rock turning technical knowledge into real-world impact. The Little Rock native graduated this spring with a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering after years of … Engineering Graduate Advances Cybersecurity and Public Safety

When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann Robinson and Monica Meadows of the UA Little Rock School of Education recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present at an invitational colloquium organized by … UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program

Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been selected as one of 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Research Leaders (ERL) Program grant, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen research in Arkansas and support scientists pursuing federal funding opportunities. The program, created by the Arkansas Research … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Noureen Siraj Awarded Emerging Research Leaders Grant

Fifty-four of Arkansas’ highest-performing high school and college students will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock June 8-12 for an immersive AI Hackathon and HealthTech Startup Week focused on solving real healthcare challenges facing Arkansans. The public is invited to register to attend the event’s culminating Demo-and-Pitch Showcase from 2-5 p.m. June … AI Hackathon Brings Arkansas’ Top Student Innovators Together to Tackle Healthcare Challenges

For years, Karen Grace Johnson was the one offering guidance. As a respiratory therapist and later a pulmonary disease navigator, she encouraged others to continue their education and pursue new opportunities. When she decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree herself, it was her son, Jeffrey Andrews, who helped show her the way. This spring, the … A Family Milestone: Mother and Son Graduate Together from UA Little Rock

For Cory Baker, graduating this spring represents more than earning a law degree. It represents perseverance through loss, personal growth, and honoring loved ones who helped shape his journey. Baker graduated with a Juris Doctor from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. It follows a journey … From Loss to Purpose: Cory Baker’s Law School Journey Defined by Growth

Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Instead of a minor, she completed two additional concentrations: nonfiction … Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock