Nistha Neupane interns at the Green City Hospital in Kathmandu.

UA Little Rock Student Completes Medical Study Abroad Program in Nepal

A UA Little Rock student has committed to a future career in the medical field after completing a study abroad program in her home country of Nepal this summer, where she hopes to one day both return as a volunteer doctor and practice medicine in the United States. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Completes Medical Study Abroad Program in Nepal”

UA Little Rock students celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the Trojan Cafe at the Hispanic/Latin Initiative's Por La Cultura Kickoff event. Photo by Beatriz Garcia.

UA Little Rock Hispanic/Latin Initiative Thrives with Remarkable Growth in Student Participation

After growing up in a small town in Arkansas, Blanca Ramirez didn’t have many opportunities to connect with the Hispanic community, but that all changed when she came to UA Little Rock and found the Hispanic/Latin Initiative (HLI). Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hispanic/Latin Initiative Thrives with Remarkable Growth in Student Participation”

UA Little Rock student Selin Wei visits the Brandenburg Gate in Germany.

UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany

Selin Wei, a senior double majoring in economics and finance at UA Little Rock, traveled to Berlin, Germany, to delve into the intricacies of European business and economics, gaining firsthand experience in one of the continent’s most dynamic cities. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Student Explore European Business and Economics in Germany”

A group of UA Little Rock students in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) took an unforgettable trip to Chicago this summer to visit the city and learn about graduate school opportunities.

UA Little Rock TRIO Students Take Unforgettable Trip to Chicago

Students in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at UA Little Rock enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Chicago, blending cultural exploration with graduate school preparation. The free experience aimed to inspire participants by exposing them to the cultural and academic opportunities that the city has to offer. Continue reading “UA Little Rock TRIO Students Take Unforgettable Trip to Chicago”

Submissions for the Quills & Pixels journal are dye by Sept. 27.

Quills & Pixels Accepting Submissions Until Sept. 27

University of Arkansas Little Rock students, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit their nonfiction work to the Rhetoric and Writing Department’s Quills & Pixels journal by Sept. 27. Continue reading “Quills & Pixels Accepting Submissions Until Sept. 27”

Donaghey Scholar Ragen Hodge visits her friend Ludovica Polini in Italy.

Donaghey Scholar Journeys to Valencia to Hone Spanish Skills for Future Medical Career

Dedicated to enhancing her future medical career, Ragen Hodge, a Donaghey Scholar at UA Little Rock, embarked on an enriching study abroad experience to Valencia, Spain, where she immersed herself in the language and culture to improve her Spanish skills. Continue reading “Donaghey Scholar Journeys to Valencia to Hone Spanish Skills for Future Medical Career”

Ahtziri Saldana

Saldana Selected for Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program

A civil engineering major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock was one of nine students chosen to participate in a competitive summer internship program for Arkansas women of color who are pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Continue reading “Saldana Selected for Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program”

UA Little Rock students spend time on Trojan Way during the Fall 2024 semester. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Sees Significant Growth in Freshmen and Transfer Enrollment for Fall 2024

UA Little Rock’s preliminary fall 2024 enrollment data reveals substantial growth in both freshman and transfer student populations, underscoring the success of the university’s ongoing efforts to prioritize affordability and access. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Sees Significant Growth in Freshmen and Transfer Enrollment for Fall 2024”