Student Success

Out of just six seats available in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA-AR) 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium, two were claimed by University of Arkansas at Little … UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

When Mimi San Pedro arrived in Arkansas with her family in the 1970s, they were starting over. After settling in Little Rock, San Pedro graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy … San Pedro Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Expand Opportunity for UA Little Rock Students

Whether he’s designing virtual reality simulations to help protect critical energy infrastructure or introducing K-12 students to emerging technologies, Colin McNerny has spent his time at UA Little Rock turning … Engineering Graduate Advances Cybersecurity and Public Safety

When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann … UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program

Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been selected as one of 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Research Leaders (ERL) Program … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Noureen Siraj Awarded Emerging Research Leaders Grant

For years, Karen Grace Johnson was the one offering guidance. As a respiratory therapist and later a pulmonary disease navigator, she encouraged others to continue their education and pursue new … A Family Milestone: Mother and Son Graduate Together from UA Little Rock

For Cory Baker, graduating this spring represents more than earning a law degree. It represents perseverance through loss, personal growth, and honoring loved ones who helped shape his journey. Baker … From Loss to Purpose: Cory Baker’s Law School Journey Defined by Growth

Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. … Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock

Lawson Bear came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock four years ago to study music. Now, after graduating with a degree in music and a minor in theatre … UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater

When Jamal Hockaday crossed the commencement stage at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he celebrated more than earning two degrees. His graduation marked the fulfillment of a promise … Serving Beyond the Badge: Hockaday Graduates with Honors