Nursing student Bestynna Okai is one of the Fall 2023 graduates who earned a 100 percent pass rate on her NCLEX exam. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Nursing Grads Earn 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX Nursing Exam for First Time

In an historic milestone for UA Little Rock’s nursing program, December 2023 graduates from the School of Nursing earned a 100 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for the first time in program history! Continue reading “UA Little Rock Nursing Grads Earn 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX Nursing Exam for First Time”

Haley Burt

UA Little Rock Grad Lands Dream Job in Aerospace Engineering

Haley Burt’s dreams have always extended beyond Earth, and now the graduating senior from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the opportunity to use her engineering skills in a job that is out of this world. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Lands Dream Job in Aerospace Engineering”

Graduating Doctoral Student Ronia Kattoum is surrounded by her colleagues at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research

Driven by a lifelong passion for both teaching and scientific inquiry, Dr. Ronia Kattoum has reached a significant milestone in her academic journey. After years of dedication and hard work, the long-time chemistry instructor and single mother of four has successfully earned her doctoral degree in applied sciences-chemistry and accepted a full-time assistant professorship in chemical education research. Continue reading “Chemistry Educator Completes Doctorate, Secures Professorship in Chemical Education Research”

Livia Kimuria, a graduate student in applied communication, presents her research to student-athletes at the Student Research and Creative Works Expo. Photo by Ben Krain.

Celebrating Student Ingenuity: Research Expo Showcases Diverse Student Research Projects

In a vibrant celebration of academic innovation and discovery, UA Little Rock hosted its annual Student Research and Creative Works Expo April 19 at the Jack Stephens Center, where the intellectual prowess and creativity of hundreds of students were on full display. Continue reading “Celebrating Student Ingenuity: Research Expo Showcases Diverse Student Research Projects”

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UA Little Rock’s CHASSE and Career Services Sponsor Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) sponsored 46 students’ attendance at the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference held March 6-9. With local tours, professional development opportunities, and conversations on a variety of humanities topics, the conference programming addressed a variety of interest areas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s CHASSE and Career Services Sponsor Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference”

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”