Graduate School

UA Little Rock will confer approximately 1,125 degrees and certificates upon graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at the Jack Stephens Center. Two ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Undergraduates from the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DCSTEM) and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services … Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 16 

A graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is helping shape the future of space exploration — one proposal at a time. Hannah Jones, a master’s student in mechanical engineering and graduate researcher in the Material Intelligence and Prognostics Lab, recently participated in the L’SPACE Program’s NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Tackles NASA Research Challenges Through National Proposal Academy

In communities where medical emergencies often go unanswered, advocacy can mean the difference between life and death. At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Theresa Okon found the academic foundation and practical tools to turn that belief into action. Today, she is the founder of Cedar and Ruby Health Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to … From UA Little Rock to Global Impact: Graduate Launches Life-Saving Health Nonprofit

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 Rock, is using artificial intelligence and natural language processing — a field that enables computers to analyze and interpret human language — to explore that … 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 time at the university shaped not only his education but the trajectory of his career. Raised in Des Arc, Arkansas, Yarberry earned a bachelor’s degree … 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 direction. That decision ultimately helped shape her path as a storyteller, strategist, and community leader. Originally from Center Ridge and now living in Conway, White … 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 her graduate degree in health education and promotion at UA Little Rock — an experience she said strengthened her professional skills, resilience, and sense of … 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 Arkansas and into a career she shapes on her own terms. Originally from Hot Springs, Wood lives in Little Rock where she has built a … UA Little Rock Alumna Erin Wood Finds Her Calling in Writing, Editing, and Publishing

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 Ibom State, Nigeria, always had a passion for advocacy, but her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock gave her the tools to … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

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 promotion from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. White, who grew up in Helena and now lives in North Little Rock, returned to college … Never Too Late: Nontraditional Student Joyce Young White Earns Graduate Degree