Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering

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: three women — two daughters and their mother — each in different fields, each carving her own path, but all reaching the finish line together. … A Family Affair: Mother and Daughters Graduate Together

For many kids, snapping together LEGO bricks and stacking Lincoln Logs is just play. However, for one UA Little Rock Construction Management student, it was the start of a career. Phoebe Booth’s path into construction management wasn’t a straight line. Booth initially enrolled in civil engineering before discovering her passion lay in the hands-on nature … Building Boldness: How Phoebe Booth Found Her Place in Construction

A fear of bridges is not the typical start to a career path in engineering, but for UA Little Rock senior Faith Shelton, that fear of “floating roads” is what started it all. From skepticism to curiosity, Shelton found herself laying the foundation for a future in civil and construction engineering. Growing up, Shelton remembers … UA Little Rock Student Builds Her Future in Civil and Construction Engineering

Clark Contractors, a commercial general contractor and construction manager with offices in Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas and Dallas, Texas, joined UA Little Rock’s Corporate Partnership Program in 2024 to offer employees the opportunity to start or finish their degree while they continue their careers.  Jacob Earls, senior project manager at Clark Contractors, said the partnership … Project Administrators at Clark Contractors Pursue Bachelor’s Degrees in Construction Management at UA Little Rock

Alex Tarpley, a junior civil and construction engineering major, spent the summer interning in Dublin, Ireland, where he gained life-changing experience that expanded his outlook on life, sharpened his professional skills, and deepened his passion for engineering. Tarpley, a native of Russellville, spent two months working with TST Engineering, where he helped transform raw land … UA Little Rock Engineering Student Gains Global Experience Through Internship in Ireland

Kennedy Stockton, a construction management student at UA Little Rock, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Roofing Alliance, a national organization dedicated to supporting the roofing industry through education and workforce initiatives. Stockton, a junior from Sheridan, Arkansas, is one of several students across the country selected for the prestigious Melvin Kruger Endowed … UA Little Rock Student Kennedy Stockton Awarded $5,000 Roofing Alliance Scholarship

Patrick Murray, a Little Rock native and owner and president of Murray Contractors, has donated $25,000 to create the Murray Contractors Student Support Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will support student travel, competitions, presentations, and other enrichment opportunities that bring classroom learning to life for students in the … UA Little Rock Alumnus Patrick Murray Donates $25K to Support Student Enrichment at UA Little Rock

Dr. Gozde Gursoy, a senior instructor in the Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering at UA Little Rock, is launching a two-week artificial intelligence (AI) boot camp to equip students with cutting-edge skills in construction technology. The boot camp starts April 17 as part of the Advanced Building Information Modeling course, and … UA Little Rock Instructor Develops AI Boot Camp to Modernize Construction Management Education

When Aaron Soltmann crossed the finish line of the 2025 Little Rock Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:32:20.9, he didn’t just complete his goal of finishing his first marathon. He also won it. “I look at this win as a stepping stone to launch into my post-college life,” Soltman said. “Coming out of university … UA Little Rock Alum Aaron Soltmann Wins First Marathon

Three years ago, Madison Finch had never even considered going into the construction industry.