Biology Program

Walking across a graduation stage brings pride, relief, and sometimes a spark of disbelief. For one Little Rock family, that moment will carry a rare sense of unity and accomplishment: … A Family Affair: Mother and Daughters Graduate Together

An unforgettable week is on the horizon for Ragen Hodge and Sutton Manatt. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are preparing to graduate this May, compete in the … A Milestone Week: Graduation, Championships, and “I Do” for UA Little Rock Couple

A passion for helping others has shaped Taylor Ward’s path at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, leading her to pursue careers in both health care and law enforcement. … Purpose in Action: Taylor Ward Prepares for a Career Helping Others

Walking into Ottenheimer Library, you might not expect to come face-to-face with the skull of a sabertooth cat or the claw of an Allosaurus. But that’s exactly the kind of … Two-Time Winner Syd Joheim Is Leaving a Legacy Millions of Years in the Making

Nine students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently showcased their research at STEM Posters at the Capitol, an annual event held at the Arkansas State Capitol that … Nine UA Little Rock Students Present STEM Research at Arkansas State Capitol

One morning, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock research project showed up on millions of phones. A UA Little Rock professor’s study on urban raccoons — once confined to … UA Little Rock Raccoon Study Goes Viral, Capturing Millions Online

Inspired by her mother’s work as a registered nurse, Kemiya Bornds knew by age seven that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She set her sights on becoming … Pursuing Medical Dreams Starting at UA Little Rock

Dogs may be humanity’s oldest companions, but their evolution from wild wolves is still full of mysteries. New research from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is helping solve … UA Little Rock Research Sheds New Light on How Domestication Shaped the Canine Voice Box

Raccoons, often called “trash pandas,” are showing physical traits consistent with the earliest stages of domestication, according to a groundbreaking new study published in the online journal Frontiers in Zoology. … Research Study Co-authored by 16 UA Little Rock Students Finds Raccoons Show Early Signs of Domestication

Nistha Neupane, a student double majoring in biology and chemistry at UA Little Rock, has received a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) grant from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education … UA Little Rock Student Earns Second SURF Grant for Cancer Research