Student Success

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock proudly recognizes four outstanding staff members as recipients of this year’s Academic Affairs Staff Achievement Awards. The awards celebrate the exceptional staff contributions to student success, innovation, and campus collaboration. The 2026 Academic Award winners are: “These individuals represent the very best of UA Little Rock,” said Provost … Academic Affairs Staff Award Winners

When Skylar Boone graduates in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she will mark years of determined effort to build a career in the arts. Born in Vancouver, Washington, Boone has called Arkansas home since 2017.  For her, earning a bachelor’s degree has … Designing Her Future: Skylar Boone Prepares to Graduate with Graphic Design Degree

Walking across a graduation stage brings pride, relief, and sometimes a spark of disbelief. For one Little Rock family, that moment will carry a rare sense of unity and accomplishment: three women — two daughters and their mother — each in different fields, each carving her own path, but all reaching the finish line together. … A Family Affair: Mother and Daughters Graduate Together

UA Little Rock will confer approximately 1,125 degrees and certificates upon graduates during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at the Jack Stephens Center. Two ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Undergraduates from the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DCSTEM) and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services … Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 16 

Dr. Mohsen Rafiei, a faculty member at UA Little Rock, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Institute for Design Science and Public Policy (IDSPP), a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing the role of design science in legal and public policy discussions.  When asked about the initial reaction to joining the board, … UA Little Rock Professor Joins Board of Institute for Design Science and Public Policy

As a curious freshman, Sheranden Miller walked up to university photographer Ben Krain and asked if he needed an assistant. Four years later, she’s graduating with a portfolio of real-world experience and a full-time career already underway. A Little Rock native, Miller has spent her time at UA Little Rock turning initiative into opportunity. A … From a Simple Ask to a Full-Time Career: Sheranden Miller Makes the Most of Her Time at UA Little Rock

Originally from Mexico, Emilia Martinez is preparing to reach a milestone in her family’s history. This May, she will graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master’s degree in mass communication — becoming the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. “I have always been a big fan of … First in Her Family, Emilia Martinez Turns a Dream Into a Master’s Degree

Known across campus as “Mr. UALR,” Noah Davidson, a history major from Beebe, Arkansas, will graduate in May from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Davidson, who has been deeply involved in student life, said the nickname began as an inside joke within the Delta Chi Fraternity. It originated with alumnus Turner Hudson, who … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Nickname Through Years of Campus Leadership

As Angel Cano prepares to walk across the commencement stage at UA Little Rock, he thinks back to a decision he made as a teenager in Cartagena, Colombia. He was 16 when he left home, recruited to the United States to play baseball and pursue an education. It meant leaving behind family, familiarity and everything … Angel Cano Turned Opportunity into a College Degree at UA Little Rock

When Spencer Knight first chose UA Little Rock, his decision was grounded in practicality. The Donaghey Scholars Program offered him a path to graduate debt-free, an opportunity that allowed him to focus fully on his future. What he found went far beyond financial support. Knight, a double major in electrical and computer engineering, and physics, … From Connection to Opportunity: Spencer Knight Finds His Path at UA Little Rock