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”

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”