College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE)

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 

As a curious freshman, Sheranden Miller walked up to university photographer Ben Krain and asked if he needed an assistant. Four years later, she’s graduating with a portfolio of real-world experience and a full-time career already underway. A Little Rock native, Miller has spent her time at UA Little Rock turning initiative into opportunity. A … From a Simple Ask to a Full-Time Career: Sheranden Miller Makes the Most of Her Time at UA Little Rock

Originally from Mexico, Emilia Martinez is preparing to reach a milestone in her family’s history. This May, she will graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master’s degree in mass communication — becoming the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. “I have always been a big fan of … First in Her Family, Emilia Martinez Turns a Dream Into a Master’s Degree

Known across campus as “Mr. UALR,” Noah Davidson, a history major from Beebe, Arkansas, will graduate in May from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Davidson, who has been deeply involved in student life, said the nickname began as an inside joke within the Delta Chi Fraternity. It originated with alumnus Turner Hudson, who … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Nickname Through Years of Campus Leadership

As Angel Cano prepares to walk across the commencement stage at UA Little Rock, he thinks back to a decision he made as a teenager in Cartagena, Colombia. He was 16 when he left home, recruited to the United States to play baseball and pursue an education. It meant leaving behind family, familiarity and everything … Angel Cano Turned Opportunity into a College Degree at UA Little Rock

What began as a return to campus for a job has come full circle for Sydney Ambrus. A familiar face at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the social media coordinator will graduate May 16 with a master’s degree in mass communication. Ambrus is not only telling the university’s story — she’s actively shaping … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Sydney Ambrus Turns Passion for Storytelling into Strategic Communications Career

Balee Pennington is raising two children, balancing military life, and using every spare moment she has to pursue a college degree. This spring, the first-generation student will graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and plans to begin a master’s program this summer. Pennington is originally from Eagletown, Oklahoma, and later moved to … UA Little Rock Student Balances Service, Family, and School

This spring, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student, Grace Wilson, will cross the stage not only as a graduate, but as a mother and emerging broadcast journalist with real newsroom experience already under her belt. For Wilson, the journey to a career in broadcast journalism has been a story of family inspiration, perseverance and … UA Little Rock Student Grace Wilson Balances Motherhood, Broadcast Journalism on Path to Graduation

What began as a quest to learn more about her family’s heritage has led one University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate student to help identify more than 60 previously unknown victims and perpetrators in cold cases across the United States and Canada. One of those cases hit especially close to home. Stephanie Wyatt, an … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Helps Identify Cold Case Victim After More Than 30 Years

Leaders aren’t built by what’s written in books, but by the people who show them what leadership looks like. For Sheneice Hughes, that idea has played out over a career centered on investing in others and watching them grow. After nearly three decades in public service, Hughes is preparing to retire from her role as … Sheneice Hughes Reflects on Career of Leadership and Impact at Dallas Love Field