School of Public Affairs

Kristen Vandaveer Nicholson lives by the philosophy that the most meaningful measures of success aren’t awards or accolades, but the people you help along the way. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna has established a career in public relations and strategic communications by building relationships, earning trust, and helping others succeed. Now, Nicholson … UA Little Rock Alumna Named PRSA Woman of Impact

University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Asia Amos knows what it means to overcome obstacles. As a single parent and transfer student, she changed her major, paid for school out of pocket, and balanced college with work and motherhood — all while determined to prove to herself and her son that anything is possible. … Single Parent Scholarship helps UA Little Rock Alumna Pursue her Dreams

For Dalia Daaboul, her University of Arkansas at Little Rock education was never just about earning a degree, but using knowledge to better understand the world and finding meaningful ways to make a difference. Throughout her time at UA Little Rock, Daaboul paired academic excellence with campus leadership and community service, mentoring fellow students while … A Student Leader With a Global Perspective: How One UA Little Rock Graduate Inspired Change on Campus and Beyond

In 2026, Dr. Derek R. Slagle, a faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will serve as a Fulbright Specialist at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. The Fulbright Specialist Program supports short-term academic exchanges that connect U.S. scholars with international institutions to address shared challenges through collaboration, teaching, and applied … Translating Research into Action

Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, Axton Tackett and Braden Carr, have been selected for the inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy, a statewide program backed by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute that prepares the next generation of civic leaders.      The program brings together students from colleges and universities across the state for a yearlong … Two UA Little Rock Students Selected for Inaugural Arkansas Civic Leadership Academy

From a rural high school principal to a leading academic researcher, Dr. David White’s career has been shaped by curiosity and mentorship — a path that has now led him to direct UA Little Rock’s Survey Research Center. Being curious suits him well, as someone whose career has been defined by being curious, asking questions … Curiosity, Community, and Leadership: Dr. David White Named Director of the Survey Research Center

A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students embarked on a transformative summer study abroad program that took them on an interfaith and intercultural journey through Spain, where they explored centuries of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic influence on Spanish history, politics, and identity. Led by Dr. Rebecca Glazier, professor in the School of … UA Little Rock Students Explore Interfaith Connections and Cultural History During Study Abroad Journey Through Spain

Braden Carr, a sophomore at UA Little Rock, is making strides toward a future in government and public policy through hands-on experience in a congressional internship and campaign volunteering.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has once again earned national recognition for its excellence in graduate education. UA Little Rock’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is ranked 96th in the nation for public affairs in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. This marks the third consecutive year … U.S. News & World Report Recognizes UA Little Rock Among Top Public Affairs Graduate Programs

A group of UA Little Rock students won multiple awards while competing in the Southeast Regional Model Arab League (SERMAL) at Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Model Arab League (MAL) is a diplomacy and policy simulation where students take on the roles of diplomats representing different Arab League countries. They engage in debates, draft … UA Little Rock Students Bring Home Awards from Southeast Regional Model Arab League