Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

UA Little Rock student Josh Wynne-Hudson spent part of his summer studying thousands of miles from home and came back with lessons that will shape his future career. Wynne-Hudson, an ASL/English interpretation major from Joplin, Missouri and member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, spent five weeks in Montevideo, Uruguay, studying Latin American history and … UA Little Rock Student Broadens Horizons Through Study Abroad in Uruguay

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, Axton Tackett and Braden Carr, have been selected for the inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy, a statewide program backed by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute that prepares the next generation of civic leaders.      The program brings together students from colleges and universities across the state for a yearlong … Two UA Little Rock Students Selected for Inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy

Braden Carr, a junior at UA Little Rock, had a summer filled with professional development and international learning opportunities that are helping prepare him for a career in public service. Carr, a Paragould native, is a double major in political science and criminal justice and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program. This summer, … Braden Carr Builds Skills Through Summer Internship and Study Abroad in Scotland

A UA Little Rock student spent the spring semester immersed in Spanish culture, where she gained experiences and life skills that she says will help her in any future career path. Sofia Villegas, a junior management major from Cabot and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, studied at the University of Sevilla in … UA Little Rock Student Gains Global Perspective During Semester Abroad in Spain

Spencer Knight, a senior double majoring in electrical and computer engineering and physics at UA Little Rock, spent his summer exploring the future of space exploration as a computer research and development intern at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Knight, a native of Little Rock and member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, worked … UA Little Rock Senior Explores AI and Space Technology in NASA Internship

Colleen Gilliland, who graduated from UA Little Rock in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology, used a $4,000 grant from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program to conduct research on the effects of bulimia on human teeth. Gilliland conducted her research with the goal of improving … UA Little Rock Alumna Uses SURF Grant to Research on the Effects of Bulimia on Human Teeth

Emma Estelle Chambers, a 2023 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is finding creative ways to turn Arkansas earth into art. Known professionally as Emma Estelle, Chambers is quickly establishing herself in the state’s arts scene through a combination of creative innovation, scientific research, and a growing body of ceramic work inspired … UA Little Rock Alumna Launches Career in Ceramics with artLAUNCH Grant

Olivia Osborn, a Donaghey Scholar and junior marketing major from Alexander, spent her summer abroad exploring Ireland and gaining hands-on experience in the field of social media marketing. Osborn lived and interned in Dublin, Ireland, in May and June, where she worked at a small skincare company called Sea Moss Sublime, which makes beauty and … UA Little Rock Student Gains Experience and Lifelong Memories During Dublin Internship

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming 25 new and talented students to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the 2025-26 academic year. The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at UA Little Rock. Members receive a financial package that covers full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial … UA Little Rock Welcomes Latest Cohort of Donaghey Scholars to Campus

Two of UA Little Rock’s most overlooked landmarks, the campus observatory and planetarium, are getting a second chance in the spotlight thanks to a short documentary created by graduating student Adrian Rogers. As his final project for the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, Rogers, a recent mass communication graduate, produced “Mothball,” an eight-minute film that takes … UA Little Rock Student’s Documentary Shines Light on Forgotten Campus Landmarks