Leaders in the Classroom and Communities

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann, professor of history at UA Little Rock, is helping Americans rediscover a forgotten piece of patriotic … UA Little Rock Historian Rings in America’s 250th with Research on Replica Liberty Bells

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

Dr. Jamie and J.R. Bizzell have established the Mary and Sean Glancy Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarship with a $25,000 gift to UA Little Rock, paying tribute to a legacy of … Bizzell Family Honors Generational Commitment to UA Little Rock with $25,000 Enduring Opportunity Scholarship

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is transforming the way people learn about the insect world through technology with the launch of a new mobile application, Insects AR, … UA Little Rock Student Brings the World of Insects to Life with New Augmented Reality App

Inspired by her mother’s work as a registered nurse, Kemiya Bornds knew by age seven that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She set her sights on becoming … Pursuing Medical Dreams Starting at UA Little Rock

Christina Doncell, a soon-to-be graduate of the William H. Bowen School of Law at UA Little Rock, has spent the past few years balancing full-time work, part-time living in Texas, … Law Graduate Looks to Future in Corporate

Megan Davenport, a UA Little Rock alum with more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, has stepped into a new role as Chief Resource Officer for Girl Scouts – … UA Little Rock Alumna Leads Resource Strategy for Girl Scouts – Diamonds

Although COVID-19 abruptly ended his chance to play college basketball, UA Little Rock senior Jairus Dean is preparing to graduate this fall — determined, grateful, and proud of how far … From Lost Basketball Dreams to College Success: Jairus Dean Finds a New Path 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 … 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