UA Little Rock chemistry student Joshua Pack won the Snyder Scholars Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The fellowship supports a summer research program for undergraduates interested in organic chemistry. Photo by Gracelyn Johnson.

UA Little Rock Student Selected for Competitive Summer Research Fellowship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has been selected for a highly competitive summer research program focused on organic chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Selected for Competitive Summer Research Fellowship”

UA Little Rock student Emily DeAtley visits the Giant's Causeway north of Belfast while working abroad in Ireland this summer.

UA Little Rock Student Brushes Up on Dental Assistant Skills in Ireland

Emily DeAtley, a junior biology major and American Sign Language minor from Mountain Home, spent the summer gaining some valuable experience interning as a dental assistant and researcher in Ireland. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Brushes Up on Dental Assistant Skills in Ireland”

Vasti Hernandez

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Vasti Hernandez

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some exceptional students. Meet Vasti Hernandez, a future healthcare provider, Donaghey Scholar, student reporter, and volunteer translator! Continue reading “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Vasti Hernandez”

Isabel Ward visits Gullfoss Falls and Nature Reserve in Iceland.

UA Little Rock Student Has Incredible Study Abroad Experience in Iceland

A UA Little Rock student who had previously never traveled outside the country had a once-in-a-lifetime experience studying abroad in Iceland over the summer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Has Incredible Study Abroad Experience in Iceland”

Kelsey Miller snorkels along the Great Barrier Reef with Wally the Humphead Māori Wrasse.

UA Little Rock Student Spends Summer Uncovering Secrets of Great Barrier Reef in Australia

A UA Little Rock student had the opportunity to spend the summer exploring the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s great natural wonder containing the world’s largest collection of coral reefs. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Spends Summer Uncovering Secrets of Great Barrier Reef in Australia”

Mikiya McAdory

UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others

Throughout her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduate Mikiya McAdory has become a mentor dedicated to helping students get the most out of their college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others”

Olivia Fitzgibbon

Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Olivia Fitzgibbon was an active and engaged college student, living on campus and enjoying life in the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad”