Ifeanyichukwu Umoga

International Student Finds American Education Led to Dream Career

An international student who is graduating this semester said that earning his graduate degree at UA Little Rock and finding a new career as a data engineer has been a “dream come true.” Continue reading “International Student Finds American Education Led to Dream Career”

Amelia Loken

GRADUATING STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: AMELIA LOKEN

Award-winning speaker and disability rights advocate Amelia Loken will graduated this month with a Master of Public Administration degree. Prior to this, she received her undergraduate degree at UA Little Rock in Interpretation: ASL/English in 2017. Continue reading “GRADUATING STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: AMELIA LOKEN”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence Honors Outstanding Teachers

UA Little Rock’s Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) recognized dozens of outstanding faculty members who are dedicated to improving their teaching through professional development during the annual Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony on April 20. Continue reading “Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence Honors Outstanding Teachers”

Twenty students from the Civil and Construction Engineering and Architectural and Construction Engineering programs were tasked with providing the structural design, construction cost estimate, and building schedule for four hypothetical building projects spread out across the United States for their senior design project.

UA Little Rock Seniors Learn Ins and Outs of Building Design and Construction

A long-standing partnership with industry experts helped prepare a group of graduating UA Little Rock seniors for their future careers in the fields of civil and construction engineering. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Seniors Learn Ins and Outs of Building Design and Construction”

Graduate profile of Suzie Reece.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece

Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”

Tiffani Silvey

Silvey Leaves Her Mark on School of Business and Chancellor’s Leadership Corps

Tiffani Silvey, who graduated from UA Little Rock with a Master of Business Administration in May, has made quite an impact on the university since she started her undergraduate career in 2017. Continue reading “Silvey Leaves Her Mark on School of Business and Chancellor’s Leadership Corps”

UA Little Rock senior, Katherine Holtz, is a student in the School of Social Work. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree

Social work was an easy career choice for new graduate Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. Continue reading “Social Work Student Overcomes Obstacles to Earn Degree”

Cindy Conger

Conger Donates $125,000 to Support Student Success, Theatre Operations at UA Little Rock

Cindy Conger, founder of Conger Wealth Management, has donated $125,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock that will provide grants for student research, create a student emergency fund, and cover operational expenses for the university’s theatre program.  Continue reading “Conger Donates $125,000 to Support Student Success, Theatre Operations at UA Little Rock”

Olivia Fitzgibbon

Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Olivia Fitzgibbon was an active and engaged college student, living on campus and enjoying life in the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Pandemic Hobby Leads to New Career for UA Little Rock Grad”

Mackenzie Rash

UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career

Mackenzie Rash has loved science since the tender age of 10, so earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seemed like a smart and easy decision. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Thanks Learning Assistants Program for Jumpstarting Teacher Career”