Commencement 2025

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated its Fall 2025 Commencement Saturday, Dec. 13, as nearly 800 graduates crossed the stage during ceremonies at the Jack Stephens Center. Students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines, career paths, and personal journeys — from first-generation and nontraditional students to those … UA Little Rock Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates

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 an OB-GYN, a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. With the support of her parents, that dream has never changed. This Saturday, Bornds will take … Pursuing Medical Dreams Starting at UA Little Rock

Christina Doncell, a soon-to-be graduate of the William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock, has spent the past few years balancing full-time work, part-time living in Texas, and the demands of law school. On Dec. 13, Doncell will graduate magna cum laude from Bowen. A Plano, Texas, native, Doncell began her academic … Law Graduate Looks to Future in Corporate

When Theresa Okon started graduate school, she was afraid to raise her hand in class. Today, she’s preparing to begin a Ph.D. and leading a nonprofit.  Okon, originally from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, always had a passion for advocacy, but her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock gave her the tools to … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

Proving that it’s never too late to pursue a calling, Joyce Young White will fulfill a decades-long dream this December when she receives her master’s degree in health education and promotion from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. White, who grew up in Helena and now lives in North Little Rock, returned to college … Never Too Late: Nontraditional Student Joyce Young White Earns Graduate Degree

Although COVID-19 abruptly ended his chance to play college basketball, UA Little Rock senior Jairus Dean is preparing to graduate this fall — determined, grateful, and proud of how far he’s come. The Newport native graduated from Newport High School in 2021 after helping lead the Greyhounds to a trip to the state basketball tournament. … From Lost Basketball Dreams to College Success: Jairus Dean Finds a New Path at UA Little Rock

Balancing law school with a full-time job required tremendous resilience — a quality Verenice Perez Taylor is proud to claim. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Hope, Arkansas, native will graduate Summa Cum Laude from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. After graduation, Taylor will join the Mitchell Williams Law Firm as … Bowen Graduate Earns Summa Cum Laude While Balancing Full-Time Work

When Drayson Hill crosses the stage on Dec. 13 at UA Little Rock, it will be the culmination of years spent overcoming medical challenges, rebuilding confidence, and finding his way back to school to finish his degree. For the marketing director at Chick-fil-A on 7th Street and Broadway in Little Rock, the moment marks a … Future Leader, UA Little Rock Graduate Demonstrates Resilience

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine confidence about what comes next. “I feel excited and honestly not nervous,” Le said. “UA Little Rock has prepared me for life after college very … Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2025 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 13. Nearly 800 students who finished their coursework from the summer and fall semester are eligible to participate in the ceremony.  The commencement ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Jack Stephens Center. Doors open to the public … UA Little Rock to Celebrate Fall 2025 Graduates on Dec. 13