UA LITTLE ROCK SPRING 2023 GRADFEST

On Mar. 15, UA Little Rock held its grad fest for students graduating this spring. The event allows soon-to-be graduates to handle all their graduation needs, including buying their cap and gown and joining the alumni association.

In addition, UA Little Rock staff was present to answer any questions graduates had and to give information about class rings and all things related to graduation.

Laptops were set up with staff encouraging graduates to complete a post-graduation survey, and alumni association members were present to discuss the benefits of membership with graduates.

Some benefits of joining the alumni association include deep discounts at various retailers, hotels, and restaurants. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the alumni association dues also contributes to an annual fund that awards over $100 thousand annually to UA Little Rock Students.

For details on membership and benefits, visit https://ualr. edu/alumni/.

Representatives from the graduate program were also present to help students considering a master’s program navigate the application requirements for admission. Graduate school can be an expensive endeavor, but the UA Little Rock graduate program staff can help prospective students find and apply for financial assistance, including grants and loans to help them achieve their educational goals. A good starting point for students considering graduate school is the “get your feet wet” scholarship, which covers the cost of tuition for one course in their chosen graduate program.

In addition, UA Little Rock offers a wide selection of graduate degree programs that fit most students’ professional and educational goals.

For more information on the graduate program, visit https:// ualr.edu/gradschool/.

For students not immediately considering a graduate degree, UA Little Rock also offers career services that can help future graduates prepare to enter the professional world.

Career services assist with building and certifying an effective resume with SmartResume, a free certified resume building available to UA Little Rock students to help them stand out among other applicants.

Career services also have the Trojan career closet that helps students by allowing them to “shop” for business attire at no cost to the student.

Students interested in utilizing the Trojan career closet can email the program coordinator at cgwallace@ualr. edu. For more information about how UA Little Rock career services can assist you with your educational and professional journey, visit https://ualr.edu/ careers/.

BY JESSE CAIN