Donaghey Scholars Honors Program

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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … UA Little Rock Student’s Documentary Shines Light on Forgotten Campus Landmarks

When Armin Mortazi co-founded the Pre-Health Club at UA Little Rock, he hoped to offer his peers something he knew was vital for future healthcare professionals—early exposure, shared experience, and … UA Little Rock Scholar Blends Science and Service on Path to Medical School

Colleen Gilliland, a graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is setting her sights on a future in dentistry, but only after experiencing an upcoming gap year … UA Little Rock Graduate Colleen Gilliland Prepares for a Global Adventure Before Dental School