Student Success

From business and computer science to nursing and psychology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are pursuing degrees from nationally recognized programs across a wide range of fields. Four UA Little Rock undergraduate programs earned spots in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: “Having four undergraduate programs recognized nationally reflects … Four UA Little Rock Programs Earn National Recognition in 2027 U.S. & World Report Best Colleges Rankings

The Trojan Career Closet is giving University of Arkansas at Little Rock students more opportunities to build their professional wardrobes, with students now able to visit up to three times per semester for clothing at no cost. Operated by University Career Services, the Career Closet provides professional attire for interviews, career fairs, conferences, and other … Trojan Career Closet Expands Access for UA Little Rock Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is starting its centennial year with continued enrollment growth, as preliminary fall 2026 figures show increases in both student headcount and credit hours. After the 11th class day at UA Little Rock, undergraduate and graduate headcount is up 2% and 140 students for fall 2026, with student semester … UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth

Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table. On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the inaugural Workforce Summit, a day focused … UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit 

When Shae Powell started at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she believed she had her college journey mapped out. A biology major with a minor in American Sign Language (ASL), she planned to pursue a career in public health and never imagined that a language she had picked up for fun in middle … A New Direction: how UA Little Rock Grad Found her Calling in ASL Interpretation

University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete Elena Nikolaeva put her classroom skills to the test this summer as a business intelligence analytics intern at Lexicon, Inc., developing two interactive dashboards that are now actively used by the company to help members of the Analytics and Human Resources teams make better decisions. Nikolaeva, a senior … UA Little Rock Student Turns Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact at Lexicon, Inc.

When Dr. Jeremy Ecke talks about the future of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), he doesn’t begin with budgets or administration. He starts with students: internships that place students in local schools, study-away opportunities that broaden perspectives, creative collaborations connecting artists with communities, and … UA Little Rock Dean takes Student-Focused Approach

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

Trojan Forge, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s new makerspace, will encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration among students, providing them access to high-level technology and equipment in a communal space open to all.  It will develop the next generation of the state’s workforce through hands-on learning and teamwork, said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. From faculty and … UA Little Rock’s Trojan Forge a New Space for Collaboration and Community

University of Arkansas at Little Rock senior biology major Madison Thomas strengthened her passion for physical therapy this summer through an internship at Re/Align, where she gained hands-on experience working with athletes and other patients. Thomas, a native of Houston and member of the Little Rock Trojans track and field team, interned at Re/Align in … UA Little Rock Student Athlete Takes Next Step Toward Physical Therapy Career