Casey Williams; first-generation student profile 2021

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Casey Williams

In honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Month, UA Little Rock is profiling some of its outstanding first-generation students.

Casey Williams is a first-generation student from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Continue reading “First-Generation Student Spotlight: Casey Williams”

UA Little Rock first-generation student and single mom Erin Clement with her son Ehren. Photo by Ben Krain.

Clement awarded Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship

Erin Clement, a recent graduate of UA Little Rock from Pine Bluff, received a 2020 scholarship from the Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship Fund.  Continue reading “Clement awarded Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship”

UA Little Rock first-generation student and single mom Erin Clement with her son Ehren. Photo by Ben Krain.

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erin Clement

Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was raised by a strong single mother who taught her the value of hard work and encouraged her to get a college education.

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Cedneshaja Jones

Graduating Student Spotlight: Cedneshaja Jones

Cedneshaja Jones, of Sherwood, will graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Jones describes her experience at UA Little Rock as an amazing and heartfelt journey. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Cedneshaja Jones”

UA Little Rock graduate Leslie Oden and Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the former director of the Arkansas Department of Health and U.S. surgeon general under President Bill Clinton.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Leslie Oden

Meet Leslie Oden, a first-generation college student from Little Rock who enrolled at UA Little Rock to complete her degree after being away from college for several years. Oden will graduate this May with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Leslie Oden”