UA Little Rock student Amy Merriman has graduated with her bachelor's degree in nursing.

Merriman Achieves Long Awaited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 

Amy Merriman, a native of Paragould, Arkansas, has earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, marking a long-awaited accomplishment.  Continue reading “Merriman Achieves Long Awaited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing “

Caley Sample

Sample Achieves Nursing Dream with UA Little Rock Degree

Caley Sample, a Jacksonville native who now lives in Lonoke, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UA Little Rock this December, marking a significant milestone in her nursing education. Continue reading “Sample Achieves Nursing Dream with UA Little Rock Degree”

UA Little Rock student Chuck Bonet is graduating with a master's degree in public history.

Bonet’s Path to a Master’s Degree: A Journey of Twists, Turns, and Timeless Stories

Chuck Bonet’s life has been anything but linear. So, it’s no surprise that his journey to earning a master’s degree in public history took a few unexpected turns. Set to graduate from UA Little Rock in December, Bonet’s journey has taken him from community college classrooms to archives filled with stories of Arkansas’s labor movement. Continue reading “Bonet’s Path to a Master’s Degree: A Journey of Twists, Turns, and Timeless Stories”

Graduate Spencer Massengale is shown with his wife and son Copeland.

UA Little Rock Graduate Advances AI Research to Aid National Security

Spencer Massengale, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student from Russellville, is set to graduate with a Ph.D. in information science, marking a significant achievement in AI research aimed at protecting critical infrastructure.

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Graduating students participate in the commencement ceremony at UA Little Rock. Photo by Stephen Thornton.

UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall Commencement Dec. 14

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2024 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 14. Nearly 800 students are eligible to graduate from the summer and fall 2024 semesters. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall Commencement Dec. 14”

Satchel Nash, left and his father Greg Nash, right, are a father-and-son duo who are both graduating with their nursing degrees from UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Father and Son Answer New Call to Become Nurses

When Satchel Nash, 27, of Sherwood, was thinking about what he wanted to do for a career, he naturally looked to his father, Greg Nash, 50, of North Little Rock, and followed in his footsteps to become a firefighter and EMT. Continue reading “Father and Son Answer New Call to Become Nurses”

UA Little Rock student Jessica Edwards is graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology this December. Photo by Sean Griffin.

UA Little Rock Graduate Pursues Passion to Become Marine Biologist

Jessica Edwards, a non-traditional student from the small town of Wautoma, Wisconsin, is celebrating a remarkable journey as she graduates from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock this December.

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Graduate student Bobbie Handcock is graduating with her master's degree in professional and technical writing this December. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Graduate Achieves Long-Awaited Master’s Degree and Professional Growth

After more than a 20-year gap since earning her undergraduate degree, Bobbie Handcock found herself inspired by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to return to school and pursue a long-held dream: earning her master’s degree. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Achieves Long-Awaited Master’s Degree and Professional Growth”