Commencement 2025

When Averee Betts walks into a classroom, everything else fades away. The single mother from Benton has faced more than her share of obstacles—balancing motherhood, chronic health issues, school, and … UA Little Rock Graduate Finds Purpose in the Classroom

After years of working in tech and real estate, raising a family, and even earning a pilot’s license, one might say that Allison Baker of Little Rock has done it … Latest UA Little Rock Grad Proves It’s Never Too Late to Chase a Dream

After balancing law school, clerkships, and public service, Olivia Halsey is graduating with a Juris Doctor — and a new title: Miss Arkansas USA 2025. Halsey, who grew up in … Law Graduate and Miss Arkansas USA: Olivia Halsey’s Dual Triumph

Whether in the courtroom or the classroom, Owen Haynes has always been drawn to the fight for constitutional and civil rights. The White Hall native, who majored in political science … UA Little Rock Graduate Owen Haynes Finds Global Passion on the Path to Civil Rights Law

Whether slicing through water or solving complex equations, UA Little Rock senior Jaelle Carlson is known for giving her all as both a standout student-athlete and a driven future engineer. … Star Swimmer Jaelle Carlson Leaves Her Mark in the Pool and Beyond

John Rainwater will conclude his time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 17. He will be graduating with his Master of Business Administration degree.  Rainwater has … Rainwater’s Chapter at UA Little Rock Comes to a Close as He Graduates with Master’s Degree

After spending much of his youth in Michigan’s foster care system, Curtis Harris Jr. knew he wanted to pursue a career that would allow him to make a meaningful difference … UA Little Rock Graduate Turns Childhood Struggles Into Lifelong Mission to Help Others

Stephanie Giblin will be graduating with her bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in sociology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 17.  Originally from … ‘Time makes you bolder’: Stephanie Giblin Reflects on Her Time at UA Little Rock

Most people don’t start a new career in their 50s, much less in one of the fastest-evolving fields in the world. But Slynn McMinn isn’t most people. The 60-year-old Christiansburg, … Resilient and Relentless: 60-Year-Old UA Little Rock Grad Redefines What’s Possible

Colleen Gilliland, a graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is setting her sights on a future in dentistry, but only after experiencing an upcoming gap year … UA Little Rock Graduate Colleen Gilliland Prepares for a Global Adventure Before Dental School