Alumni
Ayana Gray Has ‘A Way With Words’ in March Short Takes Episode
U of A alumna Ayana Gray has written her own story in more ways than one. Originally from Atlanta, Gray relocated to Little Rock when she was 13 and has made a name for herself as a bestselling author, inspired — in part — by experiences and classes pursued at the...
Ayana Gray Has ‘A Way With Words’ in March Short Takes Episode
U of A alumna Ayana Gray has written her own story in more ways than one. Originally from Atlanta, Gray relocated to Little Rock when she was 13 and has made a name for herself as a bestselling author, inspired — in part — by experiences and classes pursued at...
Honors College Names Gill Director of Communications
Shelby Gill, an Honors College alumna, seasoned writer and communications professional, was named director of communications for the Honors College at the University of Arkansas, effective Jan. 9. In her new role, Gill will lead the college’s marketing communications,...
School of Art Recognizes First Windgate Accelerator Grant Winners
Thanks to a more than $350,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation, nine recent undergraduate and graduate students from the U of A School of Art each received a $10,000 grant upon graduation to help them set up or expand their career creative practices. The studio art...
Creative Writing M.F.A. Alumni Receive Fellowships From National Endowment for the Arts
Courtesy of Tobias Wray; Photo by Petra Lee Tobias Wray, left, and J. Bailey Hutchinson The Program in Creative Writing and Translation at the U of A is thrilled to announce that two alumni — Tobias Wray (2012) and J. Bailey Hutchinson (2019) — have been awarded...