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Cooper will earn her Associate of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May. She earned an associate\u2019s degree in liberal arts and sciences from Pulaski Technical College in May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooper followed a strategic academic path to achieve her nursing degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI did 2+2. I did two years of prerequisites at Pulaski Tech and the two-year nursing program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock,\u201d she explained. \u201cI plan to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing by December 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although nursing ultimately became her passion, Cooper said circumstances initially required her to think practically about her future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecoming a mother at 18 motivated me to pursue a stable career, which led me to nursing,\u201d she said. \u201cDuring my journey, I developed a true passion for the field, and this experience has shaped both my career and who I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond academics, Cooper managed parenting and household finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBalancing school while raising a child and handling bills on my own made it even more challenging,\u201d she said. \u201cI spent long hours studying, and the library truly became a second home for my son and me. I am very thankful for the support I received along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She received an Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship and used resources such as the CARE Team, the Academic Challenge Scholarship, and the campus food pantry at UA Little Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her coursework and clinical experiences allowed her to develop practical nursing skills that strengthened her confidence in patient care. Throughout her college experience, Cooper said family support \u2013 especially from her big sister, Shacora Cooper \u2013 played a key role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe is like a second mother to me without the title, as well as a sister, friend, and my personal therapist,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During her time in college, Cooper has built community and celebrated personal milestones. She was on the Little Rock Dance Team during her first year of college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI enjoyed being at the games, being loud, and cheering on the basketball players,\u201d she said. \u201cMy son also enjoyed coming with me to the games, which made the experience even more special.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooper also pushed herself physically outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI ran my first 10K in February at the Little Rock Marathon,\u201d she said. \u201cThat was a big accomplishment for me, and it showed me that I can push myself to do things I did not think I could do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooper said graduating with her associate\u2019s degree in nursing and later earning her bachelor\u2019s will mark a historic moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hope I\u2019ve created a cycle of education and financial stability that continues with my son and future generations,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After graduation, Cooper wants to spend more time with her son and involve him in activities he enjoys. She also plans to celebrate her accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy first plan is to take a vacation and get some rest, maybe even a week-long nap,\u201d she said. \u201cAfter that, I plan to work as a registered nurse in the operating room while also finishing my remaining bachelor\u2019s coursework.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooper said her university experience helped her prepare for professional success and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhile going through nursing school, I was able to build meaningful connections with people and network,\u201d she said. \u201cI also had the opportunity to volunteer and gain valuable hands-on clinical skills. I learned how to be punctual, organized, and how to manage my time wisely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooper hopes her story encourages others to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone has a story or something in life that can hold them back, but I encourage people to find their purpose and stay determined,\u201d she said. \u201cDon\u2019t make excuses for why you cannot do something, make reasons for why you should.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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With the application deadline set for April 30, now is the time to apply and be part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a typical coding camp. The UA Little Rock AI Hackathon & HealthTech Startup Week is a five-day immersive experience where students ages 16\u201326 form interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world healthcare challenges using cutting-edge AI tools, all with the guidance of expert mentors and the backing of industry giants like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/\">NVIDIA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/about.google\/company-info\/\">Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneurs, marketers, creatives and coders are all encouraged to apply, regardless of experience or background. Participants should be available for all five days, bring a laptop and agree to a media release. No coding experience is required\u2014teams are intentionally formed to bring together a variety of skills and perspectives. 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For Sheneice Hughes, that idea has played out over a career centered on investing in others and watching them grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After nearly three decades in public service, Hughes is preparing to retire from her role as chief administrative officer and deputy director of airport finance, people, and culture at Dallas Love Field. She will officially retire on May 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes didn\u2019t set out to work in aviation. A native of Pine Bluff and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she studied <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/psychology\/\">psychological science<\/a>, she planned to go into training and development, focusing on workplace environments. 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There, she saw firsthand how decisions were made and how leadership shaped a city’s direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI got to see leadership from behind the curtain,\u201d she said. \u201cThey were making the rules, not just following them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her move to Dallas Love Field started as a six-month assignment from the mayor and city council office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It didn\u2019t take long for her to find her role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within months, Hughes identified gaps in communication and customer service and began building solutions, including a centralized contact system for travelers and expanded use of social media. She stayed for 13 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Love Field, she focused on a simple idea: if employees feel supported, travelers will too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf employees aren\u2019t happy, they\u2019re not going to make your customers happy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That approach shaped how teams operated across the airport. 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Because how lucky am I that I get to be overwhelmed by something I once prayed for.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her support system included her teammates, family members, and mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>“My parents have always been my number one supporters,” she said. “They are always pushing me to be the very best version of myself, and I know that I can always count on them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also credits mentors Corrigan Revels and Will Kendall for helping guide her development on the track and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>“Corrigan Revels has been like a mentor to me for the past four years and has pushed me to get involved and grow in my leadership abilities,” she said. “Coach Kendall has not only pushed me to be the best I can be in my sport, but in life as well. 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But that\u2019s exactly the kind of moment Syd Joheim has been working to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A senior double majoring in geology and biology with an ecological and organismal concentration, Joheim has spent the past year curating a fossil display on the library\u2019s first floor. The project takes visitors on a journey through deep time, from the earliest ocean-dwelling life to the age of mammals. It\u2019s the next chapter of a project that began when Joheim first organized and identified a collection of recently donated fossils, work that earned her first place in the Student Research and Creative Works Social Media Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s project, titled <em>A Sneak Peek into Prehistory: Curating an Interactive Fossil Display to Spark Interest in the UA Little Rock Natural History Museum<\/em>, earned Joheim first place in the Student Research and Creative Works Social Media Competition for the second consecutive year. The display invites visitors to explore ancient sea scorpions, armored fish, megalodon teeth, and fossils found right here in Arkansas. Each specimen is a chapter in Earth\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy goal with this display is to get people curious about natural history,\u201d Joheim said. \u201cI want to introduce visitors to these basic principles in biology and geology and inspire them to investigate the world around them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But fossils weren\u2019t the starting point. Joheim came to UA Little Rock with a fascination for fungi and a broad interest in ecological biology, but no clear direction. That changed in her sophomore year, when a childhood interest in paleontology resurfaced \u2014 and a simple Google search for \u201cWhat is geology?\u201d set her on a new course. That curiosity led her to Dr. Ren\u00e9 Shroat-Lewis, who first brought Joheim into the work of identifying and organizing the university\u2019s donated fossil collection. This project earned her a competition win. From there, Dr. Shroat-Lewis encouraged Joheim to take the next step: transforming the cataloged collection into the public-facing display now housed in the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSyd is the kind of student every professor hopes for, curious, driven, with a genuine enthusiasm,\u201d said Dr. Shroat-Lewis \u201cThey are an exceptional science communicator with a rare ability not only to understand complex ideas but to bring them to life for others. I have no doubt they will become an outstanding paleontologist who inspires curiosity and shares the wonder of science with everyone they encounter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Joheim first entered the competition, she was still relatively new to research and the hands-on work of paleontology. In the year between her first win and this one, she completed a research internship with the University of Southern Mississippi, served as an ambassador for the Paleontological Society, presented at conferences, and became a <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/stemcenter\/learning-assistant-program\/\">Learning Assistant<\/a>. Each experience strengthened her confidence and deepened her foundation in both paleontology and science communication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a trajectory she hopes other students will pursue for themselves, following their passions and believing in themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDo it,\u201d she said. \u201cThe opportunity to show people what you\u2019re doing can get you new connections, but it also helps you to feel proud of yourself and the work that you\u2019ve done.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That growth shows. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-resources\/become-a-trojan-tutor\/\">Trojan Tutor<\/a> and Learning Assistant, Joheim has made a practice of translating complex ideas into accessible ones, a skill that carries directly into the social media entries that caught judges\u2019 attention two years running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s often my job to turn complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts for beginners. Participating in the social media contest requires that you communicate your project effectively, and those are skills I use every day in these positions,\u201d says Joheim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The display also serves a forward-looking purpose, generating excitement for the upcoming UA Little Rock Natural History Museum. For many in the Little Rock community, it will be a rare opportunity to view specimens like ancient sea creatures, prehistoric mammals, and fossils, some even pulled from Arkansas soil. Planned for the fifth floor of Ottenheimer Library, the museum will serve as both a public-facing space where community members can explore the university\u2019s natural history collections, and a working museum where faculty and collaborating researchers from across Arkansas and beyond can come to study, curate, and build the collection. For UA Little Rock, it represents a chance to deepen its role as a cultural and scientific resource for the region, bringing world-class natural history education to the community. This summer, faculty will begin cataloging a variety of nearly 25,000 different specimens in preparation for the opening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With graduation approaching, Joheim remains committed to the public-facing science that has defined her time at UA Little Rock. 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She said the research environment and mentorship she has received have been especially impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLike many Ph.D. students, I faced challenging periods during my program, but the support from faculty and staff helped me continue moving forward,\u201d she said. \u201cThe research environment and mentorship here have helped me strengthen both my technical knowledge and my resilience as a researcher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gurung highlighted several mentors who have influenced her journey, including her advisor, Dr. John R. Talburt, as well as Dr. M. Eduard Tudoreanu, Shames Al Mandalawi, and Brian Butler. 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