Donaghey College of STEM

Students in the Computing Essentials course at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock gained hands-on exposure to enterprise computing this fall through a pair of interactive lectures led by Dr. Abdelrahman Elfikky, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. Designed to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, the sessions emphasized active participation and … UA Little Rock Students Gain Hands-On Experience with Enterprise Servers

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

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is transforming the way people learn about the insect world through technology with the launch of a new mobile application, Insects AR, now available on the Google Play Store. The innovative app, developed by James Dempsey, a senior computer science major from White Hall, uses augmented reality … UA Little Rock Student Brings the World of Insects to Life with New Augmented Reality App

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

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million award to research and develop strategies to evaluate and defend against coordinated cognitive threats. A coordinated cognitive threat is an effort to influence what people think, believe or feel by … UA Little Rock Professor Receives $5 Million to Counter AI-Amplified Information Warfare

Tyler Burns, a senior civil and construction engineering major at UA Little Rock, is making the most of his college experience, all while balancing leadership roles, research opportunities, and hands-on industry experience. This fall, his hard work and dedication were recognized once again when he received a $5,000 scholarship from the American Institute of Steel … UA Little Rock Engineering Student Earns Second AISC Scholarship While Building Experience in the Field

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at UA Little Rock and founding director of the Collaboratorium for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies (COSMOS) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received the Best Paper Award at the 2025 International Conference on AI-Based Media Innovation (AIMEDIA 2025) … UA Little Rock Researcher Wins Best Paper Award for Groundbreaking AI Study on YouTube Bias

UA Little Rock is celebrating another milestone in computing excellence. Dr. Ahmed Abu Halimeh, chair of the Department of Computer Science, has been inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Computing. The Arkansas Academy of Computing recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of computing in Arkansas through innovation, education, research, and industry … UA Little Rock Professor Honored by Arkansas Academy of Computing

Hannah Jones, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at UA Little Rock, spent her summer interning at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, gaining hands-on experience that brought her closer to her dream of a career in aerospace engineering. Jones, a Benton native who is set to graduate in May 2027, worked in … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Gains Out-of-This-World Experience at NASA

UA Little Rock is expanding its global STEM presence through Dr. Ahmed A. Halimeh’s participation in the 14th MENA International Higher Education Road Show in September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MENA Road Show is a premier international recruitment event that connects top universities, colleges, and professional organizations with students and education leaders from across … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Ahmed Halimeh Promotes STEM Excellence at International Higher Education Event in Saudi Arabia