Commencement 2026

Jazmine James decided she wanted to be a lawyer when she was in fifth grade. Years later, that dream seemed deferred. However, a setback became the push she needed to … Guided by Purpose: Jazmine James Finds Her Calling in the Law

Growth has defined Stephen Afolabi’s journey. From his early studies in Nigeria to his research in the United States, he has moved from traditional chemistry into emerging work in machine … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Combines Chemistry and Technology to Shape Future of Research

When Skylar Boone graduates in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she will mark years of determined effort … Designing Her Future: Skylar Boone Prepares to Graduate with Graphic Design Degree

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

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 … 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 … From a Simple Ask to a Full-Time Career: Sheranden Miller Makes the Most of Her Time at UA Little Rock

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 … Angel Cano Turned Opportunity into a College Degree at UA Little Rock

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 … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Nickname Through Years of Campus Leadership

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 … First in Her Family, Emilia Martinez Turns a Dream Into a Master’s Degree

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 … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Sydney Ambrus Turns Passion for Storytelling into Strategic Communications Career