Category: Students

When Ophelia Akoto began her Capstone project with Vital Voices Global Partnership (VitalVoices.org), she knew she would have the opportunity to interview impactful and influential women. But she had no idea it would be quite like this.

A documentary focused on issues surrounding opioid addiction in Arkansas premiered Wednesday, October 13 at the 30th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

Madeline Burke, a second-year student at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Ruth Allen Scholarship.

Maya Williams, a second-year student at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Research Assistant.

Lydia Grate has been selected as one of 30 Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinators by the U.S. Department of State. The Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator Program is designed to create a network of State Department student contacts on college campuses across the nation.

Second-year student Ralph Bray has been announced as the recipient of the Randall Mathis Scholarship from the Arkansas Environmental Federation.

Second-year student Demetrious Jordan has been announced as the recipient of the Little Rock Nine Foundation scholarship at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

Second-year student Brenttia Clayton has organized a Virtual College Readiness Academy through her own small business, Teachable Moments, and in partnership with REAL Scholars, an Arkansas nonprofit dedicated to providing educational services and youth empowerment.

Second-year student Aaron Kennard has been selected as the recipient of the Amanda Harris Memorial Scholarship.