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What role do emotion and social connection play in scientific discovery? Praveshika Bhandari, a researcher from Nepal pursuing a doctorate in computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little … UA Little Rock Ph.D. Student Uses AI to Study Emotion

When Eric Yarberry thinks of UA Little Rock, three words come to mind: empowering, accessible, and transformative. The president and CEO of World Services for the Blind (WSB) says his … UA Little Rock Alum Eric Yarberry Elevates Support for the Visually Impaired

Adena J. White found her way to UA Little Rock at a pivotal moment in her career. She realized that to grow professionally, she needed more than experience. She needed … Alumna Adena J. White Turned a Career Crossroads into a Mission-Driven Future

Working full time while pursuing her master’s degree wasn’t easy for Kelsey Norton. Between teaching, clinical duties, and family life, her days were full. Yet she found time to complete … UA Little Rock Alumna Kelsey Norton Advances Dental Hygiene Education Through Service and Leadership

Erin Wood didn’t plan on becoming a publisher. But when a family loss pushed her to rethink everything, she followed a creative calling — one that led her back to … UA Little Rock Alumna Erin Wood Finds Her Calling in Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Proving that it’s never too late to pursue a calling, Joyce Young White will fulfill a decades-long dream this December when she receives her master’s degree in health education and … Never Too Late: Nontraditional Student Joyce Young White Earns Graduate Degree

When Theresa Okon started graduate school, she was afraid to raise her hand in class. Today, she’s preparing to begin a Ph.D. and leading a nonprofit.  Okon, originally from Akwa … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock has named Dr. Mariya Khodakovskaya, professor of plant biology, as the recipient of the university’s inaugural Mentoring Award. Created to recognize faculty members who go above and … UA Little Rock Honors Mariya Khodakovskaya with First University Mentoring Award

Dr. Brian Berry, vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School at UA Little Rock, has been selected for the prestigious state leadership program, Leadership Arkansas. Berry is … Brian Berry Selected for Leadership Arkansas Class 20

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is continuing to expand educational opportunities for central Arkansas employees with the addition of the university’s 50th corporate partner as well as the … UA Little Rock Celebrates City of Little Rock as 50th Corporate Partner, Addition of Graduate Classes to Program