Alumni
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...
Theatre Alumna Rachel Lynett Wins Renowned 2021 Yale Drama Series Prize
U of A theatre alumna Rachel Lynett is the winner of the 2021 Yale Drama Series Prize, one of the theater world's most prestigious playwriting prizes, which was awarded to for her play Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson). Lynett was selected for...
Journalism Alumna Wins National Recognition for Research on Algorithms
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Kendal Heavner, a new graduate from the Journalism master's program, has won national recognition for her master's thesis research on news algorithms, political speech and social media. Heavner on Aug. 5 presented her master's thesis research, "The...
Recent Doctoral Graduate to Join Faculty at U of A Monticello
Djamali Muhoza graduated in the spring of 2021 with a Doctor of Philosophy from the cell and molecular biology program and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He has recently accepted a tenure-track, faculty position as an assistant professor of biochemistry...