Student Success

What started as undergraduate research in a laboratory at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has grown into an award-winning startup with the potential to improve cancer treatment for patients around the world. UA Little Rock students and Donaghey Scholars Honors Program members Zane Austin and Nistha Neupane are bringing national attention to campus … UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture

For the last several years, Karmin Sproles has spent her days working full time, her evenings caring for her three daughters, and her late nights studying for one of the most demanding academic programs at UA Little Rock. This spring, the Little Rock native will graduate with her associate degree in nursing, becoming a registered … UA Little Rock Graduate Builds Educational Legacy for Her Daughters Through Nursing Degree

From robotics and cybersecurity to athletics, theatre, and creative writing, UA Little Rock will offer a wide variety of summer camps and enrichment programs in 2026. Explore the full list of UA Little Rock summer camps and enrichment opportunities below. Athletic Camps For more information or to register for athletic camps, visit lrtrojans.com. Baseball Camp … UA Little Rock Hosts 2026 Summer Camps

For Sarah Wolven, communication is more than an academic subject — it’s a survival skill and a source of strength. That lived experience shaped her graduate research on resilience. This month, Wolven will earn a master’s degree in applied communication from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Magnet Cove, Arkansas, resident earned a … Building Resilience Through Words: Sarah Wolven’s Graduate Journey

Kaylee Smith is leaving her undergraduate career at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock earlier than expected — and with honors. Smith, a management major from Little Rock, will graduate this month magna cum laude with a GPA above 3.8 while continuing her volleyball career in the university’s MBA program. A setter for the … Trojan Setter Kaylee Smith Graduates Early with Honors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has expanded its new direct admission program for transfer students with the addition of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, making it easier for Arkansas students to finish a bachelor’s degree. The direct admission program creates a simpler path for community college students to transfer to … UA Little Rock Expands Direct Admission Program with Addition of UACCM

Jazmine James decided she wanted to be a lawyer when she was in fifth grade. Years later, that dream seemed deferred. However, a setback became the push she needed to pursue law school. “I was working as a paralegal and loving it, but I was laid off, and alongside applying to more jobs, I finally … Guided by Purpose: Jazmine James Finds Her Calling in the Law

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Jeremy Ecke dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) following a national search. His appointment will become effective July 1. Ecke has served as interim dean since July 2025. As dean, Ecke will lead one of the university’s most interdisciplinary … Jeremy Ecke Named Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at UA Little Rock

What happens when people don’t get enough sleep? How does financial stress change the way we think? And what does it mean to interact with a system that can think back? At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, psychology researchers are exploring these questions through a growing network of labs focused on sleep, cognition, … Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock’s Innovative Psychology Labs

Growth has defined Stephen Afolabi’s journey. From his early studies in Nigeria to his research in the United States, he has moved from traditional chemistry into emerging work in machine learning. As he prepares to graduate with a master’s degree in chemistry from UA Little Rock, Afolabi looks back on how much he’s grown. Originally … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Combines Chemistry and Technology to Shape Future of Research