Nicole Stewart with samples of her ceramic work of various vampire phases from the Bram Stokers Dracula movie. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Graduate Rediscovers Passion for Community Art

A second chance to finish college has led UA Little Rock graduate Nicole Stewart to rediscover her passion for community art. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Graduate Rediscovers Passion for Community Art”

Mikiya McAdory

UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others

Throughout her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduate Mikiya McAdory has become a mentor dedicated to helping students get the most out of their college education. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Grad Finds Joy in Mentoring Others”

Ebene Givan graduated with a Master of Arts in applied communication studies this spring, while her daughter, Aliya Givan, has earned a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.

Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide

A mother and daughter duo who are graduating this spring from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are using their education in applied communication to help prevent teen suicide in Arkansas. Continue reading “Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide”

Thomas Forcum, left, sitting next to SGA Vice President Ahad Nadeem, right, at the Spring 2023 graduation ceremony.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Thomas Forcum

Thomas Forum graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. As president of the Student Government Association, vice president of the Campus Garden Alliance, and a learning assistant and tutor in the Department of Chemistry, Forcum has made a tremendous impact on the university and its students since he enrolled in 2019. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Thomas Forcum”

Scholarship recipient Annika Wade, left, and scholarship donor Leslye Shellam, right, are shown with a painting Shellam donated to UA Little Rock that was painted by her mother, Linda Blaine Flake. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a solo exhibit for Annika Wade, the 2022-23 recipient of the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship, beginning Monday, May 22. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner”

Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together

Tammy Carpenter and her daughter, Trinity Van Dusen-Allen, have twice the reason to celebrate as they are both graduating with social work degrees from UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together”

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”