Alumni
Alumni Gift Creates New Home for U of A’s Radio Broadcast Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As a student, Candace Dixon-Horne didn’t initially consider pursuing a career in radio broadcast, but the enterprising University of Arkansas alumna did just that and has been a driving force in the radio field for nearly 25 years. “I was about to...
U of A Alumna and University Perspectives Director Named 2021 NWA Big of the Year
Kelly Westeen, director of University Perspectives and college learning for the Student Success Center, was recognized as Big of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas at its annual gala, The Big Event. The award reflects her commitment to the...
Alumna Helps NASA Launch New Space Telescope
NASA will launch its new James Webb Space Telescope this fall, with Oct. 31 scheduled as the launch readiness date. The Halloween date seems strangely appropriate, because, as Honors College alumna Amber Straughn said “launch is always scary — you know, it’s a...
U of A Alumnus Ben Ali Wins 40 Under 40 Award
U of A alumnus Dhia Ben Ali was awarded the 2021 40 Under 40 Award by the Arab American Foundation. Ben Ali graduated in May 2021 with a doctorate in public policy. 40 Under 40 is a celebration of young Arab Americans who have excelled in their professional lives and...
Alumna and Rising Literary Star Ayana Gray Gives Lecture at U of A Oct. 27
U of A alumna Ayana Gray is a rising star in the literary world. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey, the first in a pan-African-inspired fantasy trilogy, follows two Black teenagers who strike a deal to enter a magical jungle and take down the monster that’s been...