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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

A 2015 University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus was awarded the Educator Recognition Award by the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) in February. April Blackburn, longtime K-12 GT teacher for East End School District in Bigelow, Ark., was recognized for her significant contributions to GT education.   Blackburn graduated in 2011 with a … UA Little Rock Alum Uses Closet of 300 Costumes to Inspire Students

UA Little Rock will confer approximately 1,125 degrees and certificates upon graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at the Jack Stephens Center. Two ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Undergraduates from the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DCSTEM) and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services … Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 16 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to build support for the future of its Shellam Flake Planetarium, with a new $50,000 gift focused on sustaining the facility for years to come. The gift from UA Little Rock alumnus and retired attorney James Bruce McMath and his wife, Becky, contributes to the Shellam Flake … UA Little Rock Receives Gift to Support Long-Term Success of Planetarium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Board has welcomed several new members whose professional accomplishments and commitment to service reflect the impact of Trojan alumni across Arkansas and beyond. “These alumni represent the best of what it means to be a Trojan,” said Derek Boyce, director of alumni and corporate and foundation relations. … UA Little Rock Alumni Board Welcomes New Members

More than five years ago, UA Little Rock alumnus Larry Golden and his wife Debbie first heard Chancellor Drale talk about strengthening the campus living and learning environment — the spaces and experiences that shape student life beyond the classroom, where students gather, recreate, and build community. For Golden, the concept resonated as a powerful … Alumni Investment To Enhance Student Experience at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has officially launched planning efforts for its centennial celebration, marking a significant milestone for the institution. The centennial celebration will begin July 1, 2026, marking 100 years since the university’s founding. Events throughout the year-long celebration will reflect on the institution’s history and explore its future direction. A … UA Little Rock Centennial Committee Begins Planning for 100-Year Celebration

University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Samantha Stewart is making a name for herself in Arkansas’s food scene. As CFO and owner of Certified Pies, Stewart has helped grow the restaurant into a local favorite — even earning recognition from Southern Living for serving some of the best wings in the South. Stewart graduated … UA Little Rock Alumna Turns Class Project Roots into Food Scene Success

Leaders from several top employers of University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates are serving on the host committee for the 2026 Taste of Little Rock. Many of the organizations represented are among the top fifteen employers of UA Little Rock alumni. About 85 percent of UA Little Rock graduates stay in Central Arkansas after … Top Employers of UA Little Rock Graduates Represented on 2026 Taste of Little Rock Host Committee

For Codi Blackmon, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is more than a university — it’s a family legacy. After following in her mother’s footsteps, she’s now encouraging her own son to continue the tradition of higher education at the university. Blackmon earned a master’s degree in professional and technical writing from UA Little … UA Little Rock Alumna Earns National Dissertation Honor