Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

History looks different when you’re standing where it happened. Business concepts make more sense when you see them in action. Science comes alive when the textbook gives way to the natural world. Those are the kinds of moments dozens of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students experienced while studying abroad during the last academic … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students

Twenty-five outstanding students from across Arkansas and beyond have been selected to join the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 2026-27 academic year. Selected from an applicant pool of 115 students, the incoming class enters UA Little Rock with an average high school GPA of 4.29. The … Twenty-Five Students Selected for UA Little Rock’s Prestigious Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

Lawson Bear came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock four years ago to study music. Now, after graduating with a degree in music and a minor in theatre arts, he’s preparing to pursue a new ambition: acting. The Dallas native graduated this month as a member of the Donaghey Scholars, an honors program … UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater

When Spencer Knight first chose UA Little Rock, his decision was grounded in practicality. The Donaghey Scholars Program offered him a path to graduate debt-free, an opportunity that allowed him to focus fully on his future. What he found went far beyond financial support. Knight, a double major in electrical and computer engineering, and physics, … From Connection to Opportunity: Spencer Knight Finds His Path at UA Little Rock

An unforgettable week is on the horizon for Ragen Hodge and Sutton Manatt. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are preparing to graduate this May, compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Track and Field Championships, and get married—all within the span of just one week. Hodge, a native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and … A Milestone Week: Graduation, Championships, and “I Do” for UA Little Rock Couple

Nistha Neupane was in the middle of presenting her research at the UA Little Rock Research Expo when she got the news. “Honestly, pure shock,” she said. “Within a matter of two minutes, I was surrounded by my closest friends hugging me.” The moment quickly turned into something else. Her first thought was to call … Whitbeck Award Winner: Nistha Neupane Focuses on Advocacy in Medicine

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

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

After earning two business degrees debt-free and immersing herself in a community of mentors, leaders, and global experiences, Benton native An Le is stepping into graduation with something rare: genuine confidence about what comes next. “I feel excited and honestly not nervous,” Le said. “UA Little Rock has prepared me for life after college very … Upcoming Graduate Ready for Business

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