study abroad

History looks different when you’re standing where it happened. Business concepts make more sense when you see them in action. Science comes alive when the textbook gives way to the natural world. Those are the kinds of moments dozens of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students experienced while studying abroad during the last academic … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students

UA Little Rock student Josh Wynne-Hudson spent part of his summer studying thousands of miles from home and came back with lessons that will shape his future career. Wynne-Hudson, an ASL/English interpretation major from Joplin, Missouri and member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, spent five weeks in Montevideo, Uruguay, studying Latin American history and … UA Little Rock Student Broadens Horizons Through Study Abroad in Uruguay

For Auriel Del Carmen, studying abroad at the University of Nottingham in England was more than just a chance to complete his final semester of college in a unique and unforgettable setting. It was an opportunity to see history come alive, build lifelong friendships, and gain the global perspective he hopes to bring into his … UA Little Rock History Graduate Explores the Past and Future in Study Abroad Experience

Braden Carr, a junior at UA Little Rock, had a summer filled with professional development and international learning opportunities that are helping prepare him for a career in public service. Carr, a Paragould native, is a double major in political science and criminal justice and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program. This summer, … Braden Carr Builds Skills Through Summer Internship and Study Abroad in Scotland

A UA Little Rock student spent the spring semester immersed in Spanish culture, where she gained experiences and life skills that she says will help her in any future career path. Sofia Villegas, a junior management major from Cabot and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, studied at the University of Sevilla in … UA Little Rock Student Gains Global Perspective During Semester Abroad in Spain

UA Little Rock student Emilia Berry spent her summer overseas, where she gained invaluable experience that will shape her future career as a speech-language pathologist. Berry, a junior communication sciences and disorders major from Bryant, interned at ChildVision in Dublin, Ireland, the country’s national education campus for children with sight loss and other sensory impairments … Emilia Berry Gains Hands-On Therapy Experience During Summer Abroad in Ireland

Skylar Boone, senior graphic design major, spent her summer studying abroad in Thailand, where she says the experience gave her confidence, independence, and a new outlook that will help her grow personally and professionally. Boone, a native of Little Rock, studied abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from June 29 to Aug. 10. While enrolled at … UA Little Rock Student Skylar Boone Gains Global Perspective Through Summer Spent in Thailand

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched the Workforce Development Center, a new initiative designed to prepare students and professionals for career success while helping Arkansas businesses and industries meet their evolving workforce needs. The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved the new center during its Sept. 26 meeting. Housed within … UA Little Rock Launches Workforce Development Center to Strengthen Career Pathways and Support Arkansas Industry

Nineteen students from UA Little Rock’s School of Art and Design spent two immersive weeks this summer studying contemporary Japanese art and culture in Tokyo and Kyoto. Led by Professors Michele Noiset and Clark Valentine, the May 19-30 study abroad trip offered hands-on experiences with calligraphy, tea ceremonies, temple architecture, and modern art museums. The … UA Little Rock Art Students Explore Culture and Creativity in Japan

Ten UA Little Rock students traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, this May, gaining firsthand experience in global supply chain management. Led by Professors Joe Felan and Otmar Varela from the UA Little Rock School of Business, the May 15–24 study abroad program gave students the opportunity to explore international business practices while immersed in Argentinian … UA Little Rock Business Students Explore Global Supply Chains and Culture in Argentina