# University of Arkansas Online

> University of Arkansas Online offers online degrees and credentials from the University of Arkansas, an accredited public research university, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as licensure, certificates, and microcredentials.

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- [University of Arkansas Online](https://online.uark.edu): University of Arkansas Online offers online degrees and credentials from the University of Arkansas, an accredited public research university, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as licensure, certificates, and microcredentials.
- [Programs](https://online.uark.edu/programs/): Explore 100+ flexible online degree programs at the University of Arkansas, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Advance your career today!
- [Courses](https://online.uark.edu/courses/): Enroll in University of Arkansas online courses with flexible registration, financial aid options, and expert support. Start your path to success today!
- [Students](https://online.uark.edu/students/): Discover flexible online learning at the University of Arkansas. Connect with faculty, peers, and resources while working toward your degree, wherever you are.
- [Resources](https://online.uark.edu/resources/): Explore student success resources at the University of Arkansas. Get support, tutoring, coaching, and guidance to excel in your online learning journey.
- [Paying for College](https://online.uark.edu/paying-for-college.php): Learn about scholarships, grants, and financial aid at the University of Arkansas. Apply for FAFSA and explore options to fund your online education.
- [Blog](https://online.uark.edu/blog/): Explore The Online Learner blog to learn about exciting degree programs, student stories, training classes, and insights on success from many career fields.

## Information for Online Students

- [Find Your Place As A Razorback](https://online.uark.edu/students/): The flexibility of online learning empowers you to find your place at the University of Arkansas no matter where you work and live.
- [Coaching for Online Students](https://online.uark.edu/students/online-student-coaching.php): A coach is someone that students can meet with to schedule an appointment with a coach to learn about what services are offered.
- [Online Student Liaison Office](https://online.uark.edu/students/online-student-liaison-office.php): We can help you take the right steps to navigate from application through graduation.
- [Online Student Orientation](https://online.uark.edu/students/online-orientation.php): As a University of Arkansas online student, you will join our community of passionate learners and grow from the knowledge of top faculty and instructors.
- [Estimated Costs](https://online.uark.edu/estimated-costs.php): Breakdown of tuition and fees associated with online programs.
- [Microcertificate Frequently Asked Questions](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-frequently-asked-questions.php): Discover how online microcertificates from the University of Arkansas can boost your career. See FAQs to learn more about these credentials.

## Student Resources

- [Support for Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/resources/): As a University of Arkansas online student, you will join our community of passionate learners and grow from the knowledge of top faculty and instructors.
- [New Online Student Checklist](https://online.uark.edu/students/checklist.php): Step-by-step instructions to help you get connected with the University of Arkansas.
- [Online Transfer Credit Information](https://online.uark.edu/resources/online-transfer-credit-information.php): Are you preparing to transfer to the U of A and want to study online?
- [Online Course Readiness Quiz](https://online.uark.edu/resources/readiness-quiz.php): A quiz designed to assess readiness for online learning.
- [Transcript Ordering Service](https://online.uark.edu/resources/transcript-ordering-service.php): Transcript ordering service for University of Arkansas Online students.
- [ID Card for Online Students](https://online.uark.edu/students/id-card-online-students.php): As an online student, you can obtain a University of Arkansas student ID card, even if you cannot come to the Fayetteville campus.
- [Academic Information for Compliance and Complaints](https://online.uark.edu/resources/academic-approval.php): The University of Arkansas is authorized or exempted from authorization in the green states in the provided map for all distance programs.
- [Stay Healthy](https://online.uark.edu/students/health-services.php): Health services for University of Arkansas students in Arkansas who study exclusively online.

## W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship

- [W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship](https://online.uark.edu/manning-scholarship/): Offering scholarships each fall semester to students studying in U of A undergraduate and graduate online degree programs.
- [W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Fund](https://online.uark.edu/manning-scholarship/manning-memorial-scholarship-fund.php): The W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Fund is transforming lives through education.
- [About William E. Manning, Jr.](https://online.uark.edu/manning-scholarship/william-manning.php): William Ellis Manning, Jr. cared deeply about higher education.

## Degree Level Categories

- [BACHELOR'S](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.bachelors): Overview of bachelor's degree programs available online.
- [SPECIALIST](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.specialist): Information on specialist degree programs.
- [CERTIFICATE](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.certificate): Details on certificate programs offered online.
- [LICENSURE](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.licensure): Information regarding licensure programs available for online students.
- [MASTER'S](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.masters): Overview of master's degree programs offered online.
- [DOCTORAL](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.phd): Information on doctoral programs available for online students.
- [MICROCERTIFICATE](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.microcertificate): Details about microcertificate programs.
- [MINOR](https://online.uark.edu/programs/#filter=.minor): Information on available minors for online students.

## Online Degree Programs

- [Adult Education Licensure Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/adult-eduction-licensure-plan.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward Adult Education Licensure in Arkansas. Gain teaching and leadership skills.
- [BA in Advertising and Public Relations](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-arts-advertising-public-relations.php): Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations online at the University of Arkansas. Gain in-demand skills for roles in media, marketing, etc.
- [BA in Communication](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-arts-communication.php): Earn an online Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Arkansas. Develop skills for effective mass communication, media strategies, etc.
- [BA in English](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-arts-english.php): Earn a Bachelor of Arts in English online at the University of Arkansas. Tailor your degree by with Creative Writing, Rhetoric and other concentrations.
- [Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-arts-interdisciplinary-studies.php): Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies online at the University of Arkansas. Customize your degree with minors and certificates to suit your career goals.
- [Bachelor of Arts in World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Spanish Concentration](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-arts-spanish.php): Earn a BA in Spanish online at the University of Arkansas. Gain bilingual skills, cultural insights, and prepare for a global workforce. 100% online, flexible degree.
- [Bachelor of Human Resource Development](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-human-resource-development.php): Earn a Bachelor of Human Resource Development online from the University of Arkansas. Gain skills in workforce development, HR, and leadership to advance.
- [BSA in Agricultural Business](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-agriculture-agricultural-business.php): Earn a BSA in Agricultural Business online at the University of Arkansas. Gain in-demand skills for leadership in global agriculture.
- [Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Accounting](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-accounting.php): Earn an online Accounting degree from the University of Arkansas. Gain essential skills for career advancement in accounting, finance, and business management.
- [BSBA in Finance, Financial Management/Investment Concentration](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-financial-management-investment-concentration.php): Earn a BS in Business Administration with a Finance concentration online. Master financial management, investment strategies, and global market analysis.
- [Bachelor of Science Business Administration in General Business](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-general-business.php): Earn a bachelor’s degree in General Business online from the University of Arkansas. Gain essential business skills with a flexible, accredited program from a top school.
- [Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Human Resources Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-human-resources-management.php): Earn a Bachelor’s in Human Resources Management online from the University of Arkansas. Gain skills in employee relations, talent acquisition, and more.
- [Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Marketing](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-marketing.php): Earn a BS in Marketing online from the University of Arkansas. Gain expertise in product planning, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing.
- [Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-business-administration-supply-chain-management.php): Earn a BS in Supply Chain Management online from the University of Arkansas. Gain in-demand skills to manage goods, services, and operations.
- [Bachelor of Science in Education in Educational Studies for Mixed Educational Environments](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-education-educational-studies-mixed-educational-environments.php): Earn a BS in Education with a focus on Mixed Educational Environments online. Prepare for educational-related careers in community centers, nonprofits, etc.
- [Bachelor of Science in Education in Educational Studies for Paraprofessionals](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-education-educational-studies.php): Earn a BS in Educational Studies for Paraprofessionals at the University of Arkansas. Complete your degree and take one of many steps toward licensure in Arkansas.
- [Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences](https://online.uark.edu/programs/bachelor-science-human-development-family-sciences.php): Earn a BS in Human Development and Family Sciences online at the University of Arkansas. Prepare for human services careers helping individuals of all ages.
- [Career Development Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/career-development-endorsement.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas that align with a Career Development Endorsement from the state of Arkansas. Enhance your teaching skills.
- [Certificate of Proficiency in Geospatial Technologies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/certificate-proficiency-geospatial-technologies.php): Earn a Geospatial Technologies certificate online at the University of Arkansas. Develop skills in mapping, spatial data, and analysis to boost your career.
- [Certificate of Proficiency in Music Industry Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/certificate-proficiency-music-industry-studies.php): Explore the business of music with U of Arkansas’ online Music Industry Studies certificate. Gain real-world skills in production, promotion, and artist management.
- [DNP-EMBA Dual-Degree Program](https://online.uark.edu/programs/dnp-emba-dual-degree.php): Earn a DNP-EMBA dual degree from the University of Arkansas. Prepare for executive leadership in healthcare with advanced nursing and business skills.
- [Doctor of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning](https://online.uark.edu/programs/doctor-education-adult-lifelong-learning.php): Earn your Ed.D. in Adult and Lifelong Learning from the University of Arkansas. Lead educational programs for adult learners with flexible, cohort-based learning.
- [Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/doctor-education-educational-leadership.php): Earn your Ed.D. in Educational Leadership online from the University of Arkansas. Grow your career with flexible, cohort-based learning and on-campus seminars.
- [Doctor of Education in Human Resource Development](https://online.uark.edu/programs/doctor-education-human-resource-development.php): Earn your Ed.D. in Human Resource Development online from the University of Arkansas. Develop advanced skills in HRD, organizational behavior, leadership.
- [Doctor of Nursing Practice](https://online.uark.edu/programs/doctor-nursing-practice.php): Earn your DNP from the University of Arkansas. Advance your nursing career with skills in health care leadership, quality improvement, and clinical prevention.
- [Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction](https://online.uark.edu/programs/educational-specialist-curriculum-instruction.php): Advance your career with a Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from U of A. Choose from five concentrations and gain leadership skills for education settings.
- [Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/educational-specialist-educational-leadership.php): Earn an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas. Prepare for district-level licensure and build your professional network.
- [Curriculum Program Administrator (P-12) Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-curriculum-program-administrator-p12.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements for a P-12 Curriculum/Program Administrator Endorsement in Arkansas.
- [Curriculum Program Administrator – Special Education Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-curriculum-program-administrator-special-education.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements for Special Education Administrator Endorsement in Arkansas.
- [Dyslexia Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-dyslexia.php): Advance your teaching skills. Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Dyslexia Endorsement in Arkansas.
- [Gifted and Talented Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-gifted-talented.php): Advance your teaching career. Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Gifted and Talented Endorsement in Arkansas.
- [K-12: Special Education Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-k-12-special-education.php): Advance your teaching career. Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Special Education Endorsement in Arkansas.
- [Reading Specialist Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-reading-specialist.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Reading Specialist Endorsement for teaching in Arkansas.
- [Special Education Educational Examiner Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-special-education-educational-examiner.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Special Education Resource Endorsement for teaching in Arkansas.
- [Special Education Resource Endorsement Plan](https://online.uark.edu/programs/endorsement-plan-special-education-resource-room.php): Take online classes at the University of Arkansas to meet requirements toward a Special Education Resource Room Endorsement for teaching in Arkansas.
- [Executive MBA](https://online.uark.edu/programs/executive-master-business.php): Advance your career with the University of Arkansas Executive MBA. Flexible online courses, monthly in-person sessions, and great networking opportunities.
- [Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-applied-behavior-analysis.php): Earn an online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Arkansas and work toward becoming a Certified Behavior Analyst.
- [Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management Analytics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-engineering-management-analytics.php): Gain skills in data analysis and project management with University of Arkansas' Engineering Management Analytics certificate. Flexible and fully online.
- [Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-engineering-management.php): The University of Arkansas' online Engineering Management Certificate is Ideal for engineers seeking leadership skills and career advancement
- [Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-enterprise-systems.php): Earn an online Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems from University of Arkansas. Learn SAP, ERP, and data systems integration to enhance your skills.
- [Graduate Certificate in Environmental Resiliency Certification, Accounting and Metrics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-environmental-resiliency-certification-accounting-metrics.php): Learn to assess, measure, and report environmental impacts with U of A’s online graduate certificate in resiliency and sustainability accounting.
- [Graduate Certificate in Environmental Resiliency Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-environmental-resiliency-leadership.php): Earn a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Resiliency Leadership online from UARK—build skills in sustainability, climate resilience, and adaptive leadership.
- [Graduate Certificate in Environmental Resiliency Sustainability](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-environmental-resiliency-sustainability.php): Explore sustainability-focused strategies and resiliency planning with U of A’s 100% online Environmental Resiliency in Sustainability certificate program.
- [Graduate Certificate in Environmental Resiliency](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-environmental-resiliency.php): Prepare for leadership in sustainability and resiliency planning. Earn a graduate certificate in Environmental Resiliency online from the University of Arkansas.
- [Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Technologies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-geospatial-technologies.php): Advance your geospatial skills with a 100% online certificate from U of A. Learn GIS tools, spatial data, and real-world applications in geospatial technologies.
- [Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-homeland-security.php): Earn your Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security online at U of A. Build skills in emergency response, risk analysis, and crisis leadership.
- [Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-lean-six-sigma.php): Boost your credentials with a 100% online Lean Six Sigma graduate certificate. Designed for working professionals focused on continuous improvement.
- [Graduate Certificate in Operations Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-operations-management.php): Gain skills in logistics, supply chain, and leadership with the University of Arkansas' online Graduate Certificate in Operations Management.
- [Graduate Certificate in Project Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-project-management.php): Advance your career with U of A’s online Project Management Graduate Certificate. Learn to lead projects, manage risks, and meet goals effectively.
- [Graduate Certificate in Special Education Transition Services](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-special-education-transition-services.php): Advance your special education skills with U of A’s online Graduate certificate in Transition Services. Support youth with disabilities in planning their futures.
- [Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages](https://online.uark.edu/programs/graduate-certificate-teaching-english-speakers-other-languages.php): Advance your ESL teaching career with an online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Flexible and affordable program.
- [Healthcare Executive MBA](https://online.uark.edu/programs/healthcare-executive-master-business.php): Advance your career in healthcare with the University of Arkansas Executive MBA focused on business practices tailored for healthcare professionals and leaders.
- [LPN to BSN Program](https://online.uark.edu/programs/licensed-practical-nurse-bachelor-science-nursing.php): Advance your nursing career with an online LPN to BSN program from the University of Arkansas. Flexible, 100% online with clinicals in your area.
- [Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-arts-interdisciplinary-studies.php): Customize your graduate degree with the University of Arkansas' MA in Interdisciplinary Studies. Choose from multiple disciplines and flexible online options.
- [Master of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-adult-lifelong-learning.php): Earn an M.Ed. in Adult and Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas. Prepare for careers in adult education, literacy, and community programs.
- [Master of Education in Community College Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-community-college-leadership.php): Earn an M.Ed. in Community College Leadership from the University of Arkansas. Prepare for administrative roles and enhance your career in higher education.
- [Master of Education in Educational Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-educational-leadership.php): Earn an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas. Prepare for school administration posts and build your professional network.
- [Master of Education in Educational Technology](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-educational-technology.php): Earn a Master’s in Educational Technology online from the University of Arkansas. Prepare for careers in instructional design, training, and distance education.
- [Master of Education in Physical Education](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-physical-education.php): Earn your M.Ed. in Physical Education online at the University of Arkansas. Advance your career with expert faculty and flexible, 100% online coursework.
- [Master of Education in Special Education](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-special-education.php): Earn your M.Ed. in Special Education online at the University of Arkansas. Gain skills for teaching students with disabilities and pursue licensure or endorsements.
- [Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-education-teaching-english-speakers-other-languages.php): Earn your M.Ed. in TESOL online at the University of Arkansas. Prepare to teach English learners with research-based strategies. Licensure or endorsement paths.
- [Master of Human Resource Development](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-human-resource-development.php): Earn a master's degree in Human Resource Development online from the University of Arkansas. Gain skills in training, leadership, and organizational development.
- [LL.M. in Agricultural and Food Law](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-laws-agricultural-food-law.php): Earn an LL.M. in Agricultural and Food Law online at the University of Arkansas. Specialize in food safety, sustainability, and policy. Flexible learning options.
- [Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-agricultural-extension-education.php): Earn your M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education online at the University of Arkansas. Focus on education, communication, or technology in agriculture.
- [Online Sam and Janet Alley Master of Science in Construction Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-construction-management.php): Earn an online M.S. in Construction Management at the University of Arkansas. Gain leadership skills in project management, safety, and risk management for construction.
- [Master of Science in Electrical Engineering](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-electrical-engineering.php): Earn an online M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electric Power Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Specialize in power systems and control.
- [Master of Science in Engineering Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-engineering-management.php): Earn an online M.S. in Engineering Management at the University of Arkansas. Gain leadership and business skills to manage engineering teams and projects effectively.
- [Master of Science in Engineering](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-engineering.php): Earn an online M.S. in Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Explore diverse engineering disciplines and advance your career with a flexible program.
- [Master of Science in Environmental Resiliency](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-environmental-resiliency.php): Earn an online M.S. in Environmental Resiliency at the University of Arkansas. Learn sustainability, climate science, and decision-making for impactful policies.
- [Master of Science in Food Safety](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-food-safety.php): Advance your career in food safety with a 100% online, non-thesis program from the University of Arkansas. Research-based, and taught by expert faculty.
- [Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences Gerontology Concentration](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-human-environmental-sciences-gerontology.php): Earn your online M.S. in Gerontology from the University of Arkansas. Flexible, research-based program designed for careers serving an aging population.
- [Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-human-environmental-sciences.php): Earn your online M.S. in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Arkansas with concentrations to match your career goals. 100% online.
- [Master of Science in Nursing](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-nursing.php): Earn your online M.S. in Nursing Education from the University of Arkansas. Prepare to teach, lead, and improve patient care in academic and clinical settings.
- [Master of Science in Operations Analytics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-operations-analytics.php): Earn your M.S. in Operations Analytics online from the University of Arkansas. Build skills in data modeling, optimization, and enterprise operations.
- [Master of Science in Operations Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-operations-management.php): Earn your M.S. in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. Flexible, affordable, and practical training for real-world leadership success.
- [Master of Science in Supply Chain Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-science-supply-chain-management.php): Earn your M.S. in Supply Chain Management online from the University of Arkansas. Gain top-ranked skills for leadership in logistics, sourcing, and more.
- [Online Advanced Standing Master of Social Work](https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-social-work-advanced-standing.php): Earn your MSW online in one year from the University of Arkansas. Advance your career, gain leadership skills, and complete fieldwork near your home.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Advanced Air Mobility and Autonomous Operations](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-advanced-air-mobility-autonomous-operations.php): Prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot certification exam. Master drone operations with the University of Arkansas' online Advanced Air Mobility MicroCertificate.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Analytics for Operations Managers](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-analytics-operations-managers.php): Earn a 6-credit online microcertificate in Analytics for Operations Managers from the University of Arkansas to enhance your decision-making skills.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-autism-spectrum-disorder.php): Earn a 9-credit-hour graduate microcertificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder online at the University of Arkansas. Enhance your skills to support individuals with ASD.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Business Analytics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-business-analytics.php): Earn a 6-credit online Business Analytics Microcertificate from the University of Arkansas in under a year. Enhance your data skills; advance your career.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Cybersecurity](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-business-cybersecurity.php): Earn a 6-credit-hour Graduate Microcertificate in Business Cybersecurity online at the University of Arkansas. Develop skills to protect enterprise systems.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Decision Support for Operations Managers](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-decision-support-operations-managers.php): Earn a 6-credit online microcertificate in Decision Support for Operations Managers from the University of Arkansas. Enhance your skills.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Enterprise Resource Planning](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-enterprise-resource-planning.php): Earn a 6-credit ERP microcertificate online from the University of Arkansas. Gain in-demand SAP skills with flexible, hybrid learning.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Environmental Resiliency Certification, Accounting and Metrics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-environmental-resiliency-certification-accounting-metrics.php): Earn a 9-credit online microcertificate in Environmental Resiliency Certification, Accounting and Metrics from the University of Arkansas in 2 semesters.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Environmental Resiliency Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-environmental-resiliency-leadership.php): Earn your Environmental Resiliency Leadership microcertificate online from the University of Arkansas in just 2 semesters. Gain leadership skills.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Environmental Resiliency](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-environmental-resiliency.php): Build expertise in ecological, social, and socio-ecological resiliency with the University of Arkansas' online microcertificate.
- [Undergraduate Microcertificate in Equine Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-equine-management.php): Earn your Equine Management microcertificate online from the University of Arkansas. Gain skills in horse care, behavior, and sales strategies.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Extension Education](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-extension-education.php): Earn an online Extension Education microcertificate from the University of Arkansas. Learn leadership, communication, and practical skills.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Leading Operational Change](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-leading-operational-change.php): Boost your leadership skills with U of A's online microcertificate in Leading Operational Change. Flexible, affordable, and designed for professionals.
- [Undergraduate Microcertificate in Professional Agility and Career Essentials](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-professional-agility-career-essentials.php): Complete a Microcertificate in Professional Agility and Career Essentials from the University of Arkansas in 9 credit hours. Prepare for success.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Qualitative Inquiry](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-qualitative-inquiry.php): Advance your research expertise. Earn a microcertificate in Qualitative Inquiry from the University of Arkansas. Learn more about qualitative studies.
- [Undergraduate Microcertificate in Strategic Media Skills](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-strategic-media-skills.php): Advance your media career. Earn an online microcertificate in Strategic Media Skills from the University of Arkansas. Learn to craft meaningful messages.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Sustainability](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-sustainability.php): Earn a Graduate Microcertificate in Sustainability from the University of Arkansas. Gain practical knowledge and skills to analyze sustainability data.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Systems Engineering Analytics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-systems-engineering-analytics.php): Earn a Microcertificate in Systems Engineering Analytics online from the University of Arkansas. Gain key skills in modeling, optimization, and more.
- [Graduate Microcertificate in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-systems-engineering-engineering-management.php): Earn an microcertificate in Engineering Management online from the University of Arkansas. Gain skills in systems thinking, decision-making, and more.
- [Undergraduate Microcertificate in Writing for Modern Mass Media](https://online.uark.edu/programs/microcertificate-writing-modern-mass-media.php): Learn to write compelling content. Earn a Microcertificate in Writing for Modern Mass Media online from the University of Arkansas.
- [Accounting Minor for Business Majors](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-accounting-business-majors.php): Use this online Minor in Accounting as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in African and African American Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-african-african-american-studies.php): Use this online Minor in African and African American Studies as part of a bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to your U of Arkansas major.
- [Online Minor in Agricultural Business](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-agricultural-business.php): Use this online Agricultural Business Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of A major.
- [Minor in Child Advocacy Studies for Helping Professions](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-child-advocacy-studies.php): Use this online Child Advocacy Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Child Services](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-child-services.php): Use this online Child Services Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Communication](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-communication.php): Use this online Communications Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Criminal Justice](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-criminal-justice.php): Use this online Criminal Justice Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in English](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-english.php): Use this online English Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Event Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-event-management.php): Use this online Event Management Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [General Business Minor for Non-Business Majors](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-general-business.php): Use this online General Business Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Geography](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-geography.php): Use this online Geography Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in History](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-history.php): Use this online History Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Hospitality Management](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-hospitality-management.php): Use this online Hospitality Management Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Human Development and Family Sciences](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-human-development-family-sciences.php): Use this online Human Development and Family Sciences Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another major.
- [Minor in Journalism and Strategic Media](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-journalism-strategic-media.php): Use this online Journalism and Strategic Media Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of A major.
- [Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-latin-american-latino-studies.php): Use this online Latin American and Latino Studies Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of A major.
- [Minor in Legal Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-legal-studies.php): Use this online Legal Studies Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Political Science](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-political-science.php): Use this online Political Studies Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Psychology](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-psychology.php): Use this online Psychology Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-rhetoric-writing-studies.php): Use this online Rhetoric and Writing Studies Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Social Work](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-social-work.php): Use this online Social Work Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Sociology](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-sociology.php): Use this online Sociology Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Spanish for Second Language Learners](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-spanish.php): Use this online Spanish Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another University of Arkansas major.
- [Minor in Substance Use Disorders](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-substance-use-disorders.php): Use this online Substance Use Disorders Minor as part of a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies or add it to another U of A major.
- [Supply Chain Management Minor for Business Majors](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-supply-chain-management-business-majors.php): Use this online Minor in Supply Chain Management Minor for Business Majors as part of an online bachelor's degree or add it to another major.
- [Supply Chain Management Minor for Non-Business Majors](https://online.uark.edu/programs/minor-supply-chain-management-non-business-majors.php): Use this online Minor in Supply Chain Management Minor for Non-Business Majors toward a bachelor's degree or add it to another major.
- [Post-Master’s Certificate in Advanced School-Based Speech-Language Pathology](https://online.uark.edu/programs/post-masters-certificate-advanced-school-based-speech-language-pathology.php): Enhance your SLP skills with a fully online post-master’s certificate in Advanced School-Based Speech-Language Pathology from the U of A.
- [Post Master's Certificate in Building Level Administration](https://online.uark.edu/programs/post-masters-certificate-building-level-administration.php): Advance your career. Earn a Post Master's Certificate in Building Level Administration from the University of Arkansas. Gain leadership skills.
- [Post Master's Certificate in District Level Administration](https://online.uark.edu/programs/post-masters-certificate-district-level-administration.php): Take the next step toward becoming a superintendent or education leader wtth a U of A Post Master's Certificate in District Level Administration.
- [Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics](https://online.uark.edu/programs/professional-master-applied-business-analytics.php): Advance your career with the online Master of Applied Business Analytics from the U of A—flexible, practical, and designed for working professionals.
- [Professional Master of Information Systems](https://online.uark.edu/programs/professional-master-information-systems.php): Earn your Professional MIS from the University of Arkansas. Gain hands-on experience and tech skills through a flexible, blended online and in-class format.
- [RN to BSN Program](https://online.uark.edu/programs/registered-nurse-bachelor-science-nursing.php): Advance your nursing career with the University of Arkansas' accredited RN to BSN program. Flexible online classes for working nurses. Practicum opportunities.
- [Special Education Initial Licensure](https://online.uark.edu/programs/special-education-initial-licensure.php): Work toward Initial Licensure in Special Education with online courses from the University of Arkansas.
- [STEM Preparation Program Online](https://online.uark.edu/stem/): Learn how the University of Arkansas STEM Prep Program can help you earn credit toward a degree in science, technology, engineering or math.

## Student Stories

- [Adam LaVigne - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/adam-lavigne.php): As I look to become a physical education teacher, I believe my degree has provided a greater understanding of how humans learn new tasks.
- [Alesha Anderson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/alesha-anderson.php): Earning my bachelor's degree in nursing will give me further job flexibility.
- [Alexander Tibbitts - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/alexander-tibbitts.php): The day he was interviewed for this article, Tibbitts noted that the University of Arkansas degree program he’s enrolled in – supply chain management – was ranked No. 1 for the second time in a row in North America by leading global research firm Gartner, as announced by the university that morning.
- [Alexandra Lemp - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/alexandra-lemp.php): Alexandra Lemp teaches art at Ozark High School, and she wants to bring an arts educator's perspective to school administration someday. She chose an online master's degree from the U of A so she could continue teaching at Ozark while earning the degree that can move her into educational leadership.
- [Alissa Farina - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/alissa-farina.php): I’m so thankful that I switched to the online program. … It gave me the opportunity to live where I wanted to live and go to school.
- [Ally Cox - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/ally-cox.php): It's never a bad idea to further your education.
- [Alyson Ballew - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/alyson-ballew.php): Online learning lets me attend lectures while I’m sitting in the parking lot waiting for her to finish up.
- [Amanda Seidenzahl - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/amanda-seidenzahl.php): I have truly enjoyed my experience in the program and have gained valuable knowledge that directly impacts my career interests.
- [Amanda Yotty - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/amanda-yotty.php): Five years ago, Amanda Yotty was a single, ambitious full-time employee at ConAgra Food Inc. in Macon, Missouri. Since then, she earned a master's degree and became a wife, a mother of two, and a regulatory manager.
- [Amy Freeman - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/amy-freeman.php): In clinicals one day, I noticed my patient had a fever and some of the same symptoms I had learned about from school and seen in person.
- [Amy Hopper - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/amy-hopper.php): I launched a company, Horizon Health Solutions, through UA’s New Venture Development program, and we are going through the business plan competition circuit. It’s been an incredible experience.
- [Andrea Embrey - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/andrea-embrey.php): This experience has allowed me to gain knowledge in utilizing online resources for teaching.
- [Andrew Hill - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/andrew-hill.php): Andrew Hill, an engineer from Jonesboro, wanted a deeper knowledge of engineering, especially thermodynamics and heat transfer, but he had a tough time finding the right master's degree program.
- [Anginay Jones - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/anginay-jones.php): For Anginay Jones, who grew up in eastern Arkansas, earning a master's degree in operations management online from the U of A helped her get a seat at the table at her job with multinational technology company Google.
- [Ashley Acord - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/ashley-acord.php): Ashley Acord worked as a videographer on a University of Arkansas documentary named the “Best Feature Film” at the Made in Arkansas Film Festival. Now, Acord is enrolled in the Master of Science in Operations Management online degree program at the U of A because she wants to add management and leadership skills to her technical chops.
- [Ashley Henson - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/ashley-henson.php): When Ashley Henson decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing, she faced a major roadblock. No local colleges or universities within driving distance of her rural Virginia home offered that degree. Her only option was to study online. After extensive research into distance education programs, she enrolled in the LPN to BSN online degree program at the U of A.
- [Ashley Hill - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/ashley-hill.php): For Ashley Hill, being a full-time employee, mother and student can be overwhelming, but it hasn’t stopped her from pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies degree at the University of Arkansas.
- [Audrey Briggs - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/audrey-briggs.php): My degree is a three-part degree—sociology, rural families and communities, and history. What I've learned so far is helping me communicate with people from different backgrounds. If you don't have the same demographic, you can sometimes be ignorant of a situation.
- [Austin Kersey - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/austin-kersey.php): It was very convenient to do online. You can study and work.
- [Barbara Barroso-Perez - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/barbara-barroso.php): Bárbara Barroso-Pérez lives her life by a simple philosophy: every experience shapes you into the person you are meant to be. All of her experiences have prepared Barroso-Pérez to be successful in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree program at the University of Arkansas.
- [Becky Warren - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/becky-warren.php): Having the option to earn a doctorate online meant Becky Warren didn't have to choose between career advancement and coaching her daughter's softball team.
- [Beth Shironaka - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/beth-shironaka.php): Beth Shironaka is no stranger to online learning. Having pursued online learning since 2016, she is well-versed in the online student experience. After completing her liberal arts degree in 2021, she chose to continue her education with an online Master of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning degree through the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions.
- [Beverly Wade - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/beverly-wade.php): Online gives you the capacity to go back and listen to lectures a second time or go back over a specific point in the lecture to fully understand it.
- [Bob Korpella - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/bob-korpella.php): It was a whole lot of research and I loved doing that, as a writer, and it was a lot of writing, which I also love.
- [Bradley Dotson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/bradley-dotson.php): I strategically set my educational goals to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, then augmented that training by pursuing an M.B.A.
- [Brandi Woods - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/brandi-woods.php): I have always wanted to help people. It's what makes me happy.
- [Brett Littlejohn - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/brett-littlejohn.php): Online classes in the EMBA program connect my technical experience with real-world, real-time business skills and knowledge by drawing on the experience and teachings of the graduate program’s instructors.
- [Bushra Salamah - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/bushra-salamah.php): Earning my doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) creates opportunities for me to expand my contributions to society.
- [Caitlin Bennett - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/caitlin-bennett.php): This determination I have had over the years to do things without being told and to do them well has served me well in my pursuit of my master’s online.
- [Caitlin Laney - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/caitlin-laney.php): The University of Arkansas was an undoubted choice for both my undergraduate degree in supply chain management and my Master of Applied Business Analytics because I love “The Natural State,” and the Sam M. Walton College of Business is a premier program that opens so many doors for graduates.
- [Caleb J. Findley - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/caleb-findley.php): The skills I've learned while attending the University of Arkansas are on display daily. I know I've become a more effective communicator, leader and analyst.
- [Candice Groves - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/candice-groves.php): Candice Groves might not have a master's degree from the U of A if it weren't for the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Carla Deisher - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/carla-deisher.php): I've told quite a few LPNs in my area about this program and several of my friends who are even out of state.
- [Carlin Beiler - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/carlin-beiler.php): When I looked at online programs, the U of A was hands-down the best 100 percent-online degree program for me.
- [Caroline de Simon - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/caroline-de-simon.php): The degree opens doors to future opportunities.
- [Cassandra Montgomery - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/cassandra-montgomery.php): It is my fiercest belief that education is the foundation on which all impactful innovations are constructed.
- [Cedric Haulcy - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/cedric-haulcy.php): Cedric Haulcy loves the online format, pace, and experience.
- [Cindy Miller - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/cindy-miller.php): This was the degree I wanted so there really was no other option for me.
- [Colton Hinrichs - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/colton-hinrichs.php): After starting the Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Colton Hinrichs has already received a job promotion and is in line for another when he graduates this spring.
- [Connie Robbins - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/connie-robbins.php): Meet Connie Robbins. Originally from Clarksville, an hour’s drive east of Fort Smith, this soon-to-be graduate of the U of A’s Executive Master of Business Administration program has lived in various places around the world but, in the end, she still calls Arkansas home.
- [Courtney Erikson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/courtney-erikson.php): There was always someone there who was willing, ready and able to help me.
- [Cristina Castorena - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/cristina-castorena.php): For me it was finding a good program that had good balance and high quality expectations and support.
- [Crystal Brown - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/crystal-brown.php): The U of A was able to take almost all of my classes, whereas another school only wanted to take a very few credits.
- [Crystal Johnson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/crystal-johnson.php): This degree will also allow me to be eligible for leadership roles such as preceptor (training nurse) and charge nurse.
- [Dakotah Cooper - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/dakota-cooper.php): Dakotah Cooper of Magnolia became a father two days after the U of A's spring commencement, so he was not able to walk at the ceremony in Fayetteville. More than 440 students who studied in online degree programs applied for graduation in May.
- [Daniel Wooten - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/daniel-wooten.php): Earning my degree in operations management will provide a greater depth of knowledge to become an expert at my craft.
- [Danielle Tabb - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/danielle-tabb.php): Danielle Tabb, a civil engineer, has a blueprint to advance her career and make industry connections. And she's doing it online.
- [Dawn Childress - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/dawn-childress.php): No matter what stage you are, I think that the online platform gives you the flexibility to be able to achieve those goals.
- [Doug Stringfellow - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/doug-stringfellow.php): The MSOM’s technical basis was a natural fit for me working in manufacturing.
- [Eddie Goines - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/eddie-goines.php): Taking classes from the leadership classes to quality management, project management, it’s all things that currently apply to what I was doing.
- [Efrain Garcia - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/efrain-garcia.php): The support I've received here has been invaluable. The resources offered by the university—from tutoring services to mental health support—have been essential in helping me navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
- [Elizabeth Marsden - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/elizabeth-marsden.php): Now with a full-time job and family, there would be no way I could do this if it were not online, as I would not have the time.
- [Emily Hoisington - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/emily-hoisington.php): At a very early age, Emily Hoisington knew, deep down, she wanted to impact peoples’ lives in a positive and lasting way. Her first thought was to pursue career in medicine, but an advanced placement course in high school opened her mind and heart to her true calling.
- [Emma Raines - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/emma-raines.php): Emma Raines’ journey from high school graduation to college may span decades, but through determination and hard work and with strong support from both family and supervisors, she will soon graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from the University of Arkansas.
- [Eric Mateos - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/eric-mateos.php): If you're a person that has a hectic schedule and needs an online program to fit into that schedule, this is a great one.
- [Felicia Nazarali - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/felicia-nazarali.php): One chance-taken class at a community college led Felicia Nazarali to a powerful appreciation for the field of supply chain management.
- [Fletcher T. Ryan - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/fletcher-ryan.php): The U of A was an excellent opportunity for me. It’s online, it’s reputable, and it’s cost effective.
- [Gabrielle Patterson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/gabrielle-patterson.php): I enjoy online learning as well as teaching online. This is why the online M.Ed. program suited me.
- [Greg Ciaccio - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/greg-ciaccio.php): For Greg Ciaccio, earning his online Master of Science in Operations Management degree was an exceptional opportunity.
- [Haley Burden - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/haley-burden.php): Haley Burden found the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas to be not that much different from her small hometown of Decatur in Northwest Arkansas.
- [Hattie Shelton - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/hattie-shelton.php): For me it’s the value of the networking. I think these connections that I’m building with all of these people are invaluable because, you never know when you’re going to run into these people again, or if I do want a career change in the future.
- [Heather Lucius - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/heather-lucius.php): Heather Lucius' home in Osceola, Arkansas, lies more than 300 miles east of Fayetteville, so when she decided to earn a master's degree from the University of Arkansas, she jumped on the internet instead of the highway.
- [Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/): Hear from University of Arkansas Online students and graduates
- [Isaac Brown - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/isaac-brown.php): Willee Joe Brown, 3, of Booneville was ready to start prekindergarten because he's been watching Daddy do homework for most of his young life.
- [Jackson Alexander - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jackson-alexander.php): I really was able to work at my own pace and kind of pick and choose the classes that I thought were the most relevant for my position.
- [Jacob Qualls - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jacob-qualls.php): I felt like benefited me the most in the long run.
- [James Wolfe - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/james-wolfe.php): I liked (studying online) a lot. It was much more organized. I could see everything (class assignments) and plan out my week.
- [Jamie Dimick - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jamie-dimick.php): The instructors are fabulous; they understand that we have lives, we have jobs, we have kids, and they’ve always been wonderful about helping
- [Jason Rose - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jason-m-rose.php): When you see "Learn it Today. Use it Tomorrow" on the website for the online master's degree in engineering management, you can believe it, said a Fort Smith engineer.
- [Jay Weatherford - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jay-weatherford.php): I chose to attend the University of Arkansas because I wanted to challenge myself with a rigorous curriculum at one of the best colleges in America.
- [Jenna White - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jenna-white.php): I’m a huge Razorback fan and kind of regretted I didn’t go to the U of A.
- [Jennifer Haney - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jennifer-haney.php): I was first interested in the homeland security graduate certificate that took 12 hours. I thought, why not take the operations management degree for 30 hours? It was well worth the work to get the full degree.
- [Jennifer Miller - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jennifer-miller-razorbug.php): Jennifer Miller of DeWitt in southeast Arkansas started her college career a bit later in life, but she's going full steam ahead now, completing a U of A bachelor's degree last spring and enrolling in graduate school this fall.
- [Jennifer Miller - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jennifer-miller.php): There are times when traumatic life experiences become gateways to a new and brighter future. Jennifer Miller’s personal struggle and triumph over addiction have led her to a career that will help others who still fight a dependence on damaging substances.
- [Jennifer Sackett - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jennifer-sackett.php): Obtaining my master’s degree means I will get to work with students who need me the most.
- [Jennifer Terry - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jennifer-terry.php): I have had nothing but a great experience in the online program.
- [Jessica Archie - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jessica-archie.php): A former Razorback now living 50 miles from the Canadian border found a second chance to earn her degree from the University of Arkansas, thanks to an online program. She’s taking it.
- [Jessica Culver - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jessica-culver.php): It has never been in Jessica Culver’s nature to stop learning. Having already attained a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees, she is now pursuing a Doctor of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas.
- [Jessica Enyart Thomas - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jessica-enyart-thomas.php): Degrees matter in today’s workplace. I know a lot of companies that won’t even give you an interview without a bachelor’s degree.
- [Jessica Farber - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jessica-farber.php): Although she was living in Fayetteville, Jessica Farber had a full-time job and needed flexible education options for her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
- [Jessica Robinson - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jessica-robinson.php): After working for nearly two decades, Jessica Robinson is ready to advance her career. Online classes for a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree at the University of Arkansas are giving her that opportunity.
- [Jesús Avila Rojas - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jesus-avila-rojas.php): This program offered the flexibility I was looking for. I don't have a set schedule to attend in-person classes. I can open my book or laptop whenever and wherever and go the pace that I want.
- [JoAnn Vann - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/joann-vann.php): We cover every aspect to manage your home, whether for individuals or families.
- [John Emett - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/john-emett.php): To reach the peak of their profession is a common goal for many graduate students. That desire, coupled with a need to support the teaching profession and confront problems related to K-12 education, led John Emett to pursue a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Arkansas.
- [John Kelly - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/john-kelly.php): The faculty of adult and lifelong learning have a balance between Doctors of Philosophy and Doctors of Education.
- [John M. Seidel - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/john-seidel.php): Through the EDLE grad program at the University of Arkansas, I’ve learned I can help more than just myself.
- [Jonathan Miller - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jonathan-miller.php): The staff and faculty really were focused and geared toward success for the students. They really wanted to educate people and prepare them for future careers.
- [Jordan Baumberger - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jordan-baumberger.php): It's a blend of business with engineering that addresses skills you need in management, including decision-making and risk management.
- [Jose Gonzalez - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/jose-gonzalez.php): I was able to earn my degree online because it was more flexible...
- [Joshua Johnston - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/joshua-johnston.php): Joshua Johnston of Fayetteville lives just a few miles north of the University of Arkansas campus, but taking on-campus courses to finish his business degree was a logistical impossibility.
- [Julia Moura - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/julia-moura.php): At 19, Julia Moura has already accumulated a variety of online experiences relating to education and work.
- [Julie Linck - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/julie-linck.php): It is the most desired degree in this discipline. I thought, why not become a master of one of the emerging issues in law?
- [Katie Bailey - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/katie-bailey.php): Katie Bailey gained more than knowledge of accounting processes when she earned an online degree in accounting from the U of A.
- [Keema Williams - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/keema-williams.php): Keema Williams of Houston is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing while working as a licensed vocational nurse at the Houston VA Hospital. She works in primary care, checking patients vital signs, giving vaccines, and preparing them to see the doctor. She expects to graduate in the spring of 2024.
- [Keith Lewis - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/keith-lewis.php): In this program, I have learned new concepts and ideas and teaching strategies that I can't wait to integrate into my own classroom.
- [Kelley Sells - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kelley-sells.php): I’ve met some incredible professionals in education from other states that would not have been possible without this program.
- [Kelly Johnson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kelly-johnson.php): I have always wanted to be an RN, and kept having obstacles that stopped me, but I am dedicated to complete this dream of mine.
- [Keri Reynolds - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/keri-reynolds.php): I met some amazing fellow students, that’s been my highlight throughout the entire program.
- [Khaled Zeidan - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/khaled-zeidan.php): My former job title was Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
- [Kirstyn Salehi - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kirstyn-salehi.php): Something that I absolutely love about online at Arkansas is that I have a connection to my professors.
- [Krishna Priya Arni - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/krishna-arni.php): Krishna Priya Arni is a master’s student in the operations management online degree program at the University of Arkansas. When her husband got an opportunity to work abroad, they moved from India to Bentonville in 2017. They had their first child in 2018, and her career went to the sideline because she wanted to be there for her son, but now she is ready to focus back on her career.
- [Kristan Elsken - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kristan-elsken.php): The online programs at the U of A prepare you very well to work in the field.
- [Kristi Lock - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kristi-lock.php): Kristi Lock stick-to-it approach led her to enroll at the University of Arkansas where she is determined to earn her first college degree. Lock, 52, initially enrolled at the U of A expecting to complete a BSBA in General Business from the Sam M. Walton College of Business, but exposure to her core courses led Lock to change both college and major. She now seeks to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
- [Kylan Williams - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/kylan-williams.php): Kylan Williams was one of four University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students recognized by the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program when he was a sophomore in 2019. The scholarship came with an internship at an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- [Laura Wenger - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/laura-wenger.php): In the nursing field, most employers require the applicant to be a registered nurse.
- [Leanita Pelts - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/leanita-pelts.php): This degree is enabling me to be able to go back and be an instructor of education and work preparing future teachers.
- [Lilly Sponer - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/lilly-sponer.php): Lilly Sponer completed an undergraduate degree in person at the U of A in Fayetteville and returned to her hometown of Camden in southern Arkansas to teach first grade.
- [Linda Juve - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/linda-juve.php): I love nursing, so for me, personally, it would be very rewarding to achieve my goal of becoming an RN.
- [Lisa Johnson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/lisa-johnson.php): Every time I get a chance to talk about this program, I recommend it because you can go anywhere you want with it.
- [Lisa Schrag - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/lisa-schrag.php): Lisa Schrag sees herself as a person who helps others through the art of communications.
- [Lisa Scott - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/lisa-scott.php): I know that the knowledge and skills gained through the MSOM program will undoubtedly give me a competitive advantage in order to move forward in my career.
- [Lori Ragan - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/lori-ragan.php): There's an ungodly amount of tools available.
- [Madeline McCulloch - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/madeline-mcculloch.php): Communication has top billing in Madeline McCulloch’s life.
- [Madelyn Tackett - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/madelyn-tackett.php): I found the program was extremely applicable to real life jobs. It wasn't all just theory.
- [Madisyn Allen - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/madisyn-allen.php): All my professors are very caring. I can tell that they're passionate about their subjects. I have never had a single class that I regretted taking. Every class challenges me to grow.
- [Marcus Ibarra - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/marcus-ibarra.php): I wanted a program that was highly respectable not only in the state, but also nationally as well.
- [Meredith Williams - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/meredith-williams.php): Her mother and grandmother had front-row seats to watch Meredith Williams receive her framed diploma for an Advanced Standing Master of Social Work offered online by the U of A.
- [Mike Rademacher - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/mike-rademacher.php): The personal attention of the professors helped me fully grasp the advanced concepts covered.
- [Misty Passmore - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/misty-passmore.php): The faculty and mentors within my program have played a significant role in my journey, providing guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback. Being part of the university's student support programs has reassured me that I have a network of professionals and peers who can help me navigate challenges.
- [Molly Heath - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/molly-heath.php): I don’t think I would have been as successful in any other online RN to BSN program. … It’s just been a great experience.
- [Russell Murray and Christian Rodriguez - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/murray-rodriguez.php): Co-Workers Work on Engineering Management Master's Degrees Together
- [Nathanael Martin-Nelson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/nathanael-martin-nelson.php): I found the University of Arkansas Online through the U.S. News & World Report ranking of online degree programs.
- [Nicole Price - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/nicole-price.php): Nicole Price doesn’t believe in doing things halfway. She knows what she wants and is willing to put in long hours and much effort to reach that goal. To do this, she is enrolled in five online programs at the same time—a BSBA in Accounting, a BSBA in Finance, Financial Management / Investment Concentration, and minors in Agriculture Business, and Hospitality and Event Management, offered through the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
- [Olivia Caillouet - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/olivia-caillouet.php): Olivia Caillouet, 24, of Fayetteville, enrolled in the online Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education program to have the flexibility she needed to balance taking college classes, working as a graduate assistant, and traveling to expand her horticulture knowledge.
- [Pate Bauldree - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/pate-bauldree.php): As a high school kid, Joseph Pate Bauldree of El Dorado really didn't have a clue what he wanted to be when he grew up. That didn't stop him from becoming part of the economic growth of south Arkansas.
- [Patrick Morin - Student Story](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/patrick-morin.php): The professors have done an exceptional job at encouraging participation from distance students.
- [Price Balderson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/price-balderson.php): Overall, the program has made me a better leader, manager and ultimately a more rounded person.
- [Quenton Wyrick - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/quenton-wyrick.php): I think it’s a great program, especially for someone that knows what they’re wanting to do next in life, rather than be project management or owning a construction company.
- [Rachel Eakins - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/rachel-eakins.php): Rachel Eakins enjoyed the experience of earning her bachelor's degree in human resource and workforce development from the U of A, but she is also happy to be finished with the program.
- [Rachel R. Holt - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/rachel-holt.php): It is my fiercest belief that education is the foundation on which all impactful innovations are constructed.
- [Rachel M. Will - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/rachel-will.php): Since graduating from high school in the small Arkansas town of Rison, located some 30 minutes southwest of where she now lives in Pine Bluff, Rachel M. Will, 36, lets nothing keep her from fulfilling her dream of obtaining her Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences—not time, not finances, not naysayers, and not family tragedy.
- [Raegan Kihm - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/raegan-kihm.php): The fall of 2020 saw the start of a new academic year unlike any other in recent history. The COVID-19 pandemic forced institutions to reimagine their traditional learning environments, and thousands of students began the first year of their college career learning through remote instruction.
- [Randy Scaggs - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/randy-scaggs.php): Randy Scaggs has worked with college students for the better part of his professional life. He can relate to them in part because he's also been a college student over several years while earning four degrees. And he's picked up multiple certificates and licenses along the way.
- [Rebecca Marshall - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/rebecca-marshall.php): A W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship for online students at the University of Arkansas will help Rebecca Marshall advance her banking career and graduate with no student loan debt with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration in General Business degree.
- [Rebecca Sterner - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/rebecca-sterner.php): Shortly after graduating from the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences in 2018, Rebecca Sterner began her career with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service as a county extension agent.
- [Ryan Jenkins - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/ryan-jenkins.php): [This degree] will mean I am well-equipped to take what I have learned and spread my knowledge in the classroom or gymnasium as a teacher.
- [Saben Strode - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/saben-strode.php): Saben Strode’s family has a lengthy connection with the U. S. armed forces. Both parents proudly served—his father in the Army and his mother in the Air Force.
- [Sammy Massri - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sammy-massri.php): Being an online student is definitely challenging, it takes a lot of discipline and motivation to stay on track without the structure of an in-person class. Reaching out to professors has helped me stay engaged and feel more connected to the coursework and the overall college experience.
- [Sara Beth Waller Johnson - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sara-beth-waller-johnson.php): When a Lonoke County extension agent walked across the stage to accept her master’s degree diploma in 2013, she was the first graduate of the online degree program offered by the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
- [Shane Calhoun - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/shane-calhoun.php): A vice president for a major food company in Arkansas did not put his career on hold to advance his education. He studied online.
- [Sharon Orlopp - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sharon-orlopp.php): I was amazed and impressed by the quality of the curriculum.
- [Sommer Yount - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sommer-yount.php): I want to continue my education by getting my B.S.N. from the University of Arkansas.
- [Sophia Bazzi - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sophia-bazzi.php): Teaching Taekwondo to preschool children is no easy task. Just ask Sophia Kohlenberger Bazzi. Coaching these children on top of managing important business aspects of the martial arts studio, working another part-time job, and attending online university classes, she makes it all work.
- [Sree Chintalapudi - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sree-chintalapudi.php): Without hesitation, if someone asked me if they should take an online class, I would say yes, and I would recommend the U of A.
- [Star Lowrey-LaGrone - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/star-lowrey-lagrone.php): I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do, but nursing education is a good fit.
- [Stormy Speaks - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/stormy-speaks.php): The great thing about this degree program is it’s perfect for those wanting to move into leadership roles one day.
- [Sultanul Hasnat - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sultanul-hasnat.php): Every class and classmate contributed to enrich my knowledge and think creatively.
- [Sydney McFarland - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/sydney-mcfarland.php): A few tears sprang to Sydney McFarland's eyes when she talked about what she hopes being a college graduate will mean to her 1-year-old son, Denver.
- [Tabitha Kolb - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tabitha-kolb.php): Although Tabitha Kolb is a mother of five — one adult son and three sons and a daughter still in school — the Jasper High School science teacher chooses to spend every workday with children.
- [Tami Strickland - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tami-strickland.php): Tami Strickland set out with the goal of working in the nonprofit sector, providing agricultural education to people in developing countries. Her pursuit of a Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education from the University of Arkansas was key in seeing that goal become a reality.
- [Tamla Heminger - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tamla-heminger.php): By completing the U of A’s online master’s in educational technology program, I have the skills that will help my students advance in these areas.
- [Taylor Morgan - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/taylor-morgan.php): The rolling grasslands and prairies of southeast Nebraska are a long way from the Ozark Mountains that surround the University of Arkansas campus, but for Lincoln resident Taylor Morgan, it’s as close as her home computer.
- [Terrill Standifer - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/terrill-standifer.php): This program has opened up doors that I never thought possible. It has launched my career further ahead than I ever thought.
- [Thomas Nance - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/thomas-nance.php): I chose to (study) online because of the flexibility. I can work while studying, and it’s nice not being tied to one area.
- [Tiana Steyer - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tiana-steyer.php): When a traditional route didn't work well for Tiana Steyer at times in her life, she became good at finding another way to be successful. She earned two college degrees at once to advance her career at an international manufacturing company with a facility in northeast Arkansas.
- [Tiffany Trotter - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tiffany-trotter.php): It's an excellent career. You have different specialties to take care of people.
- [Timothy O'Brien - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/timothy-obrien.php): The best career advice I have to give is to take advantage of those industry opportunities and get to know your professors.
- [Tina Boris - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tina-boris.php): I felt the curriculum of the University of Arkansas’ R.N. to B.S.N. program was superior to the other university programs I had looked at.
- [Tina Foster - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tina-foster.php): Doing the master's program was a way to meet other educators, to get more ideas, more ways to do things that make more sense.
- [Tinatra Carr - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tinatra-carr.php): I want to continue my education by getting my B.S.N. from the University of Arkansas.
- [Tressyn Gehl - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tressyn-gehl.php): I aspire to be a pediatric nurse practitioner, and this will help me get my bachelor’s degree so I can keep on going.
- [Trevor Thomas - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/trevor-thomas.php): For Trevor Thomas, earning his online Master of Science in Operations Management degree was his ticket to operations management.
- [Trey Jenkins - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/trey-jenkins.php): Trey Jenkins is the picture of persistence.
- [Trinity Barnes - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/trinity-barnes.php): I think specifically the U of A's online degree programs are really catered to people's needs and it's just been an amazing experience for me.
- [Tyler Huggins - Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/tyler-huggins.php): A native of Clinton in Van Buren County, Huggins met his wife, Anna, while both were attending Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Huggins finished his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 2021 and went to work as a design engineer for a manufacturer of conveying equipment.
- [Wendy Karcher - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/wendy-karcher.php): It worked with my schedule, and gave me more flexibility.
- [Will Smith - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/will-smith.php): Will Smith has both a background in science and technical knowhow in water treatment; what he wants to set himself up for the future opportunities is a degree in business.
- [Will Welch - W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship Recipient](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/will-welch.php): Pursuing an advanced degree has taken one University of Arkansas graduate student from the greens of a golf course to the blue of the world’s largest retailer.
- [William Chambers - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/william-chambers.php): I feel as though the faculty are probably the best asset that the university and program have to offer.
- [Zachary Palombo - Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/students/experience/zachary-palombo.php): Every day, every class I’ve gone to, there’s always something I can take away that I can apply right then and there to my professions.

## The Online Learner Blog Stories

- [20-Year Construction Coordinator Continues to Learn with Online Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/20-year-construction-coordinator-continues-to-learn-with-online-degree.php): "Every class, used every day. All the time." That was James Milner's answer to "how will you use what you have learned" in his final presentation for his master's degree in construction management delivered online by the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Milner has worked as a construction coordinator for Facilities Management at the U of A for 20 years. This milestone work anniversary coincides with his final day in his final class of the degree program.
- [5 Quick Tips on Time Management for the Online Student – And More](https://online.uark.edu/blog/5-quick-tips-on-time-management-for-online-student.php): People at the University of Arkansas talk a lot about student success. It's one of three strategic priorities or pillars upon which the U of A's mission is built. To foster success, the Student Success Center offers many services that students studying in online degree programs can access.
- [8 Tips for Success in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/8-tips-for-success-in-online-degree-programs.php): What does it take to be successful in an online degree program? If you are considering enrolling in an online degree program – or if you are enrolled and looking for tried-and-true advice – check out what some of our W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship winners have to say. These students are successful in a wide range of online degree programs offered by the University of Arkansas.
- [Academic Advising Plays Part in Success of Students Studying Online](https://online.uark.edu/blog/academic-advising-plays-part-success-students-studying-online.php): Melissa Lowrimore may be your typical University of Arkansas student studying online. Her children range in age from 3 to 9; although she planned to have three, unexpected twins upped the number to four. She is a stay-at-home mother who wants to work as an advocate for children, having been a survivor of domestic abuse herself.
- [Accessing Resources You Need for Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/accessing-resources-you-need-for-online-degree-programs.php): Students who study online at the University of Arkansas take classes online, of course, and they meet with their faculty members and academic advisers in an online setting. But they also conduct research online, receive tutoring online, get help with writing online and receive career counseling online. And, they have access to software programs through student fees they pay, just like on-campus students.
- [Advance Your Career in Speech-Language Pathology with a Post-Master's Certificate](https://online.uark.edu/blog/advance-your-career-in-speech-language-pathology-with-a-post-masters-certificate.php): A career in speech-language pathology is dynamic and fulfilling. It provides an opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and adults, enhancing their care and quality of life. With options to work in education and health-care settings, the profession also promises a high degree of flexibility and excellent employment prospects.
- [Agricultural and Food Law Students Explore Critical Emerging Issues](https://online.uark.edu/blog/agricultural-and-food-law-students-explore-critical-emerging-issues.php): The overlapping food and agriculture industries have long confronted challenges in meeting the needs of markets and consumers. They are feeding an ever-growing global population with diminishing natural resources and increased inequities in consumer buying power. They face the growing complexity of global supply chains amid calls for greater transparency and enhanced safety assurances. Climate change causes new disruptions. Issues about our food system are in the news almost daily.
- [AI Prompts Global Campus Staff to Offer Knowledge of Tools](https://online.uark.edu/blog/ai-prompts-global-campus-staff-offer-knowledge-of-tools.php): Global Campus staff don't need to be prompted to put artificial intelligence tools at the top of the list when they offer guidance to instructors who teach online. No hallucinating here as teams of University of Arkansas instructors and Global Campus staff work together to create effective learning experiences for students. The Global Campus instructional designers, learning technology specialists, media production staff, faculty support specialist and faculty support coordinator work one-on-one with instructors as well as presenting group sessions and offering the annual BOLT conference, which stands for Better Online Learning Together, in October.
- [Beyond the Screen: Support Staff Help Online Students Thrive](https://online.uark.edu/blog/beyond-the-screen-support-staff-help-online-students-thrive.php): Data analysts are interested in numbers, not people, right? Their analytical brains get into spreadsheets, calculations and tables, not listening, chatting and sharing, right? Wrong. Noel Sharif and Brandy Mendoza analyze data to support online degree programs offered by the University of Arkansas. They use Excel, Power BI, SQL and other technology.
- [BOLT Sparks Innovation in Online Teaching at U of A](https://online.uark.edu/blog/bolt-sparks-innovation-in-online-teaching-at-u-of-a.php): In a few hours online last fall, Carly Franklin learned several new teaching techniques from Global Campus staff and other instructors like her at the University of Arkansas. Franklin is a clinical associate professor in the School of Social Work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. She attended her first BOLT (Better Online Learning Together) conference hosted online by Global Campus for instructors last fall.
- [Boosting Efforts to Serve Students, Market Programs Through National Group](https://online.uark.edu/blog/boosting-efforts-to-serve-students-market-programs-through-national-group.php): Patty Milner encourages staff members on two teams she supervises at Global Campus to get involved in professional organizations and many of them have both attended and presented at their meetings. Milner herself, who is the assistant vice provost for student outreach and innovation, has helped organize national conferences.
- [Breaking Generational Barriers: A Journey of Resilience and Gratitude](https://online.uark.edu/blog/breaking-generational-barriers-a-journey-of-resilience-and-gratitude.php): To say the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA (SPSFNWA) and its donors are supportive is an understatement. Their consistent and unwavering support has been life-changing for me and my four children. As a single parent pursuing higher education, feeling secure is crucial for success, and SPSFNWA has provided that security every step of the way.
- [Build Skills to Make Change with Online Sustainability Graduate Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/build-skills-to-make-change-with-online-sustainability-graduate-programs.php): From catastrophic floods to extreme droughts, we don't have to look far to see evidence that the environment is out of balance. Developing leaders who can combat these challenges is the primary driver behind the Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability graduate programs offered online by the University of Arkansas.
- [Building Success: Developing Construction Management Leaders](https://online.uark.edu/blog/building-success-developing-construction-management-leaders.php): Very few professions allow you to make an impact literally from the ground up. Construction managers are front and center at the beginning, middle and end of every project they work on. From working with architects, engineers, and construction specialists to delving into costs, supply management, budgets, scheduling, legal requirements, and safety codes to delivering a final product to the client — on time and on budget — their jobs are critical to every stage of any construction project.
- [Business and AI: U of A Instructional Designer Answers Questions](https://online.uark.edu/blog/business-and-ai-ua-instructional-designer-answers-questions.php): In her work at the University of Arkansas Global Campus, Mandy Eppley creates courses for people who want to improve their skills or learn new ones to change careers or advance in their current career path. That means she is constantly learning about issues that affect the workforce, including artificial intelligence.
- [Capturing Mount Kilimanjaro Experience Moved to Spring](https://online.uark.edu/blog/capturing-mount-kilimanjaro-experience-moved-to-spring.php): University of Arkansas instructor Robert W. Powell has more time to practice breathwork, calisthenics, sleeping on the floor and improving his nutrition habits before his next trip to Mount Kilimanjaro. It's all part of his plan to actively engage students in the hospitality management program.
- [Celebrating National Distance Learning Week with Student Success Stories](https://online.uark.edu/blog/celebrating-national-distance-learning-week-with-student-success-stories.php): The Global Campus at the University of Arkansas is celebrating National Distance Learning Week by highlighting students and graduates who are using online education to expand their opportunities in life. They are making their communities, workplaces and families stronger by staying in their hometowns all over Arkansas while they further their education.
- [Celebrating Success: Online Job Training Program Wraps Up with Wins](https://online.uark.edu/blog/celebrating-success-online-job-training-program-wraps-up-with-wins.php): Sometimes, a person needs a boost to succeed, especially during a worldwide pandemic. The Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project offered that boost to 3,659 people who live or work in Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Education awarded $13.6 million in 2020 to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board and the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services to benefit Arkansans who would find the cost of job training a barrier because of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Arkansas Professional and Workforce Development division and several state partners administered the project. The U of A set its initial goal at 2,000 participants.
- [Choosing an Online Master's in Education With a Special Education Focus](https://online.uark.edu/blog/choosing-an-online-masters-education-with-a-special-education-focus.php): Maryann McAndrew worked as a Medicaid waiver case manager at a nonprofit in Fayetteville, Arkansas – a good job, helping people get services that state Medicaid plans might not specifically provide. Her job had McAndrew working within the local community, often in partnership with local high schools. There, something caught her attention.
- [Citizenship Quest: Gamifying Online Undergraduate American National Government Course](https://online.uark.edu/blog/citizenship-quest-gamifying-online-undergraduate-american-national-government-course.php): We humans love to play. Play helps us learn new things, adapt to novel challenges, and quite frankly, brings joy to our lives. Games are a huge part of play, so when we as educators can build and use games that help us teach, education becomes so much easier. With recent research showing that computer games can both identify career-salient skills that players possess and excel in, and can develop a range of capabilities, including "soft skills" that are needed in the workforce and society at large, those of us teaching online take notice.
- [Coach Adds to Knowledge with Master's Degree in Adult and Lifelong Learning](https://online.uark.edu/blog/coach-adds-to-knowledge-with-masters-degree-in-adult-and-lifelong-learning.php): David (D.C.) Howard took a few days off from his two jobs to walk in the graduation ceremony May 13 at the University of Arkansas, his first visit to the Fayetteville campus. Howard found time while working as director of programs, partnerships and training for PeerForward and founder and principal of Wayineers to complete a master's degree in adult and lifelong learning delivered online by the U of A.
- [College of Engineering Leads Preparation of Future Advanced Air Mobility Leaders](https://online.uark.edu/blog/college-engineering-leads-preparation-future-advanced-air-mobility-leaders.php): Want to be on the cutting edge of new drone delivery techniques and prepare yourself to lead innovations in an exciting new field? The U of A is offering a new graduate microcertificate in advanced air mobility autonomous operations to prepare leaders for the evolution of transportation and supply chain systems.
- [Community College Leadership: Strengthening the Economic Development Connection](https://online.uark.edu/blog/community-college-leadership-strengthening-the-economic-development-connection.php): In many ways, today's community colleges stand at the forefront of rapidly changing workplace expectations. Gone are the days of jobs being neatly categorized as white- or blue-collar. When it comes to employment these days, the collars come in all kinds of colors.
- [Distance No Barrier for Online Master's in Physical Education](https://online.uark.edu/blog/distance-no-barrier-for-online-masters-in-physical-education.php): Waterford, Connecticut, is a town of fewer than 20,000 people on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. According to a popular mapping tool on the internet, Waterford is 1,461 miles away from Fayetteville, Arkansas. That's 22 hours by car, two days by bus, 22 days on foot, six days on a bicycle, or if you put Fayetteville and Waterford in the search box for directions, it will tell you, "Flights not available." That's because you would have to fly into nearby Groton, Connecticut, to the Groton-New London Airport, a dozen miles away.
- [DNP Projects: Contributing Knowledge to the Field](https://online.uark.edu/blog/dnp-projects-contributing-knowledge-to-the-field.php): Nursing is a profession that undergoes constant change. Advances in medical care, the development of improved patient care practices, the application of new technologies and the evolution of nursing education itself all contribute to a dynamic profession that not only responds to change but leads it. This continuing evolution is especially true when it comes to the increasing importance of degrees like the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
- [Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Determined to Succeed](https://online.uark.edu/blog/doctor-of-nursing-practice-graduate-determined-to-succeed.php): A first-generation college student, Susan Ferguson didn't have any role models when it came to education but, early on, as a single mother, Ferguson decided she would further her education to care for herself and her son, now 22. Three college degrees later, Ferguson is pursuing her goals of educating patients with diabetes about how to take care of themselves as well as educating future generations of nurses.
- [Dryer Tapped to Lead Workforce Development Initiatives at U of A](https://online.uark.edu/blog/dryer-tapped-to-lead-workforce-development-initiatives-at-ua.php): Tara Dryer, whose work at the U of A has helped bring in more than $17 million in economic development grants, has been named assistant vice chancellor for workforce development.
- [Earning Your DNP Degree: Balancing Work, School and Life](https://online.uark.edu/blog/earning-your-dnp-degree-balancing-work-school-life.php): No one is more aware of how complex and demanding the U.S. health care system is than nurses. Not only are they delivering direct patient care, but they're also the ones who are front and center listening to the concerns of patients and their loved ones, helping them navigate treatment regimens, and bringing a sense of empathy and compassion into environments that can often feel cold and sterile. Being on the front lines of patient care, nurses are also acutely aware of changes that need to be made to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
- [Earth Week: Online Programs Offer Environmental Education](https://online.uark.edu/blog/earth-week-online-programs-offer-environmental-education.php): Many of us remember Earth Day field trips as kids in elementary or junior high. Some of us took those lessons to heart and learned all we could to take care of the planet. And, some made it our profession, working and volunteering in positions that help preserve our planet. Earth Day is April 22 each year, according to EarthDay.org, and has grown into a full week's celebration known as Earth Week.
- [Education Careers: The Many Hats a School Administrator Wears](https://online.uark.edu/blog/education-careers-the-many-hats-a-school-administrator-wears.php): For anyone who remembers what it was like being in school decades ago, the image of the principal was likely a common and consistent one – he or she was the person in charge of everyone, carried a huge set of keys, was aloof – and a little scary – and meted out discipline whenever necessary. While some of that remains true today, when it comes to a career in education as a building-level leader, we often don't fully understand the many hats a school administrator wears.
- [Educational Leadership: Pandemic Lessons Boost Community Building](https://online.uark.edu/blog/educational-leadership-pandemic-lessons-boost-community-building.php): When the coronavirus pandemic began to close schools in the spring of 2020, ripples radiated far and wide in all areas of life. That was certainly the case for students in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program at the University of Arkansas. At the time, some students in the online degree program were working in K-12 schools, some had their own children in school, and some planned to collect data for their dissertation studies that spring.
- [EMBA Student Describes ‘How to Maximize Your Investment'](https://online.uark.edu/blog/emba-student-describes-how-to-maximize-your-investment.php): Graduate school has been a significant part of my life these past six months, and I'd like to share my experience. For those considering an MBA, you'll find a recap of my first semester and insights on what you might encounter, what to look forward to, and how to maximize your investment. For context, I have a business background (B.S.B.A in Accounting and Master's in Accountancy), so many of the topics are familiar to me.
- [Embracing Resistance to Change as an HR Tool](https://online.uark.edu/blog/embracing-resistance-to-change-as-an-hr-tool.php): Change is inevitable. Business lore is full of horror stories of organizations that didn't see change sneaking up and were gutted. Resistance to change means resisting adaptation to new circumstances after it becomes obvious change must happen. It's a problem that affects both management and employees.
- [Engineers Can Power Up Skills With Online Course](https://online.uark.edu/blog/engineers-can-power-up-skills-with-online-course.php): Professional engineers and graduate students can enroll in a new, online course designed to provide participants with a foundation for analysis and design of grid connected power electronic circuits for conversion and control of electric energy. The Grid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES) Center led by the University of Arkansas that promotes the use of power electronics technology in the nation's electric grid is offering the course.
- [Environmental Resiliency Online Certificate Tops Off Graduate Education](https://online.uark.edu/blog/environmental-resiliency-online-certificate-tops-off-graduate-education.php): Byron Winston calls a new online microcertificate in environmental resiliency "the cherry on top" of his graduate education from the University of Arkansas. A senior environmental scientist and water quality expert for AECOM in Tampa, Florida, Winston completed the graduate microcertificate in Environmental Resiliency Certification, Accounting and Metrics this fall. It is one of four microcertificates, four graduate certificates and a master's degree that began enrolling students a year ago. The programs, which are all delivered online, are a joint effort between the U of A's Graduate School and International Education and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.
- [Environmental Resiliency: See What You Can Accomplish](https://online.uark.edu/blog/environmental-resiliency-see-what-you-can-accomplish.php): If you are interested in environmental resiliency, new courses available this fall from the University of Arkansas could be exactly what you are looking for. They may be taken as standalone courses, or they may be used in stackable graduate microcertificates, graduate certificates or a master's degree.
- [Ethical Leadership: Building Community at Community Colleges](https://online.uark.edu/blog/ethical-leadership-building-community-at-community-colleges.php): Holding the position of chancellor of an Arkansas community college gives Phillip M. Wilson the opportunity to practice ethical leadership. A top-down approach and emphasis on community engagement move him toward the goal of magnifying his impact, he says.
- [Ethics in Education: The Importance of Good Leadership](https://online.uark.edu/blog/ethics-in-education-the-importance-of-good-leadership.php): Every school has a set of formal and informal rules that all students, faculty members and staff are expected to abide by. These rules, designed to protect and enhance everyone's educational experience, are often based on common sense and good practice. But who decides the difference between what is right and wrong, whether rules are bent or broken, and to whom and when these rules specifically apply? Behind every common-sense rule, there's a more complicated story about ethics in education, decision-making and leadership.
- [Exploring Careers in Family Sciences](https://online.uark.edu/blog/exploring-careers-family-sciences.php): A child life specialist sits with a 10-year-old and her family in the hospital. While a younger sibling is undergoing heart surgery, the specialist waits with the family, offering support, comfort and resources to help navigate life after the surgery.
- [Faculty Member Describes Practical Uses, Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence](https://online.uark.edu/blog/faculty-member-describes-practical-uses-dilemmas-of-artificial-intelligence.php): Donald Johnson knows technology and he knows teaching. Now, he's learning how to use AI in higher education. As soon as he heard about ChatGPT in November of 2022, Johnson signed up for the free version and started playing around with it. He uses it in his classes now. He says his knowledge and thinking are evolving, just like the AI programs and offerings themselves. His key takeaway so far: Use it to make yourself better than you are alone.
- [Family's History Part of U of A Legacy](https://online.uark.edu/blog/familys-history-part-of-u-of-a-legacy.php): Gray Church wrote a personal essay to mark the University of Arkansas' celebration of its sesquicentennial in 2021. She didn't reach all the way back to 1871 when the university was founded, of course, instead tracing her family's history at the U of A, to her childhood when she believed she would be a Razorback someday.
- [Finish Your College Education with Online General Business Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/finish-your-college-education-with-online-general-business-degree.php): People who don't complete a college degree typically cite several factors – financial strains, family commitments or health challenges. Later, they may find years of high-quality work and experience take them only so far. A degree completion program such as the University of Arkansas' online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in general business can help these hard-working, ambitious people reach their full potential. The degree can boost career prospects and earning potential.
- [First-Person Experiences: I Hope College Has Changed Your Life](https://online.uark.edu/blog/first-person-experiences-i-hope-college-has-changed-your-life.php): College helps people to see things in perspective. Your view of life is good, but when you see how it relates to other points of view, it will be much richer. College helps people to understand themselves. We know who we are, locally, but college helps us to see who we are in our culture, and in relation to other cultures. It helps us to grow up and get past a high school view of the world. We learn languages in college. Learning to speak, write and think like people who have different outlooks on life widens our own understanding of the world and of ourselves.
- [First Students to Use Online Degree to Hone Leadership, Elevate Patient Care](https://online.uark.edu/blog/first-students-use-online-degree-hone-leadership-elevate-patient-care.php): Having the authority, knowledge and skills to improve care for patients motivated two nurses to enroll in a new executive leadership-focused, dual degree program at the University of Arkansas. Both nurses want to help their employers expand the reach and quality of care they offer. Hanna Baxendale, an Arkansas resident, and Wendi Kimbrell, a Texas resident, begin coursework this summer in the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Master of Business Administration program offered jointly by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing and the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The nursing school is part of the College of Education and Health Professions.
- [Five Ways to Pay for Your Online Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/five-ways-to-pay-for-your-online-degree.php): A college degree is considered by most to be a worthwhile investment in yourself. But, what if you need help getting the funds to make that investment? The first thing it may help you to know is that if you enroll in a fully online degree program offered by the University of Arkansas, you pay in-state tuition, regardless of where you live in the United States. And that is a significant difference in cost from out-of-state tuition. You can see the estimated costs to attend on the university's website.
- [Focusing on the Future of Supply Chain, Walton College Renames Supply Chain Department](https://online.uark.edu/blog/focusing-future-supply-chain-walton-college-renames-supply-chain-department.php): J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and the U of A announced the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for studying supply chain, ranked No. 1 by Gartner, has officially been renamed the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management. Leadership from both organizations were at J.B. Hunt's corporate campus today to discuss how their efforts are making Northwest Arkansas an epicenter for developing tomorrow's industry and its leaders.
- [Food Safety Advocacy a Mission for Arkansas Adjunct Faculty](https://online.uark.edu/blog/food-safety-advocacy-a-mission-for-arkansas-adjunct-faculty.php): Modern grocery stores present shoppers with a wide array of food choices, but most of us tend to think more about our food preferences than whether the options available are safe to eat. We can take food safety for granted most of the time thanks to a complex network of food laws, regulations and oversight, largely informed and enforced by attorneys.
- [Former U of A Employee Selected for Scholarship for Online Operations Management Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/former-u-a-employee-selected-for-scholarship-for-online-operations-management-degree.php): Ashley Acord is the latest recipient of the scholarship offered by the Master of Science in Operations Management program. The award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
- [Forum Brings Students in Online Degree Programs Together, Offers Resources](https://online.uark.edu/blog/forum-brings-students-online-degree-programs-together-offers-resources.php): Students studying in online degree programs at the University of Arkansas don't have to walk to the Student Union in the blazing heat, on icy sidewalks or during sudden downpours. They have an online version specifically tailored to support them.
- [Framing our Food System: Lawyers on the Front Lines](https://online.uark.edu/blog/framing-our-food-system-lawyers-on-the-front-lines.php): Lawyers have many important roles to play in the food and agricultural sector. Graduates of the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville are active in all aspects of the food system – they serve in government, with business and industry, in private practice, in the nonprofit sector, and in academia. With 375+ attorneys in our alumni network, our graduates play an important role in each part of our food system, on all sides of the issues.
- [From Plosives to Personalized Feedback: Tools to Elevate Teaching in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/from-plosives-to-personalized-feedback-tools-to-elevate-teaching-in-online-degree-programs.php): Staff at the Global Campus at the University of Arkansas can explain this concept and many others in as much or as little technical detail as instructors want while assisting them with their online teaching. Global Campus staff offer information, guidance and resources on everything from communicating well on video to efficiently using tools on the Blackboard Ultra learning management system to help students learn.
- [Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 27 Students in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/global-campus-awards-scholarships-to-27-students-in-online-degree-programs.php): The University of Arkansas Global Campus named 27 students to receive W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarships totaling $51,000 in the 2023-24 academic year. The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Many of these students remain in their communities, work full time and take care of their families while earning a degree.
- [Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 31 Students in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/global-campus-awards-scholarships-to-31-students-in-online-degree-programs.php): The University of Arkansas Global Campus named 31 students to receive W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarships totaling $59,000 in the 2024-25 academic year. The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Many of these students remain in their communities, work full time and take care of their families while earning a degree.
- [Global Campus Coaching Online Students to Success with Live Webinars](https://online.uark.edu/blog/global-campus-coaching-online-students-to-success-with-live-webinars.php): Global Campus staff at the University of Arkansas look at students enrolled in online degree programs the way coaches in the competitive world of sports look at their players: they want them to succeed.
- [Global Campus ‘Connector' Values Interaction with Professional Organizations](https://online.uark.edu/blog/global-campus-connector-values-interaction-with-professional-organizations.php): Tara Dryer spoke last year to the National Electrical Contractors Association in Austin, Texas, about how industries can create effective and efficient worker training programs. It was just one example of many speaking engagements and "connector" activities Dryer and her Professional and Workforce Development team take on to build relationships and partnerships promoting economic development through job training.
- [Global Campus Leaders Give, Receive Expertise at Higher Education Professional Conferences](https://online.uark.edu/blog/global-campus-leaders-give-receive-expertise-at-higher-education-professional-conferences.php): Leaders of the University of Arkansas Global Campus share their knowledge and expertise when they meet their colleagues at other institutions at professional conferences because, in the process, they said, they bring back valuable insight. Their contributions and service to professional organizations assist the Global Campus mission of supporting the delivery of online degree programs and workforce training at the U of A, they said.
- [Graduate Certificates, Microcertificates Can Be Earned Online to Boost Careers](https://online.uark.edu/blog/graduate-certificates-microcertificates-can-be-earned-online-to-boost-careers.php): What are graduate certificates and microcertificates and why would you be interested in getting one? And did you know you can study online at the University of Arkansas to get one? Today's learners demand a variety of options to meet their career needs. Some learners want specific knowledge and expertise in a specialty area without completing added coursework necessary for a degree. For these students, graduate certificates can be earned with about 12 credit hours, or about four college courses, and microcertificates can be gained with about half as many credit hours.
- [Health Care Jobs Available With a Doctor of Nursing Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/health-care-jobs-available-with-doctor-nursing-degree.php): Doctorate-educated nurse practitioners are filling an important gap in health care access, especially in rural and underserved communities — and demand for these nursing professionals is unprecedented.
- [Higher Education is Career Path for Adult and Lifelong Learning Student](https://online.uark.edu/blog/higher-education-is-career-path-for-adult-and-lifelong-learning-student.php): Brittney Laney of Springdale, Arkansas, plans to use the master's degree she's earning online from the University of Arkansas in her work with another higher education institution, a new medical school under development.
- [Higher Education Leadership in Community Colleges Requires Flexibility, Ingenuity, Collaboration](https://online.uark.edu/blog/higher-education-leadership-in-community-colleges-requires-flexibility-ingenuity-collaboration.php): Community college leaders are tasked with a significant and important challenge: helping their students achieve their academic and career goals while also helping to enhance the economic development of their region. Serving different student populations brings additional layers of responsibilities, challenges and opportunities to put skills in community college leadership to work.
- [How A Unique Perspective Helps You See Global Supply Chains](https://online.uark.edu/blog/how-a-unique-perspective-helps-you-see-global-supply-chains.php): Adriana Rossiter Hofer brings a unique perspective to her role as director of the Global Engagement Office at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Her research and teaching both focus on global supply chain issues, she has traveled extensively around the world and she speaks three languages. But Hofer also is a native of Brazil, where she did undergraduate and graduate studies before taking part in a life-changing study abroad program and later moving to the United States to earn her Ph.D. Her international experiences in industry, academia, and life inform her insights about cultures and people, as well as business, which is critical in light of the increasingly international nature of supply chains.
- [How to Be a Successful Online College Student](https://online.uark.edu/blog/how-to-be-a-successful-online-college-student.php): What does it take to be successful in an online degree program? If you are considering enrolling in an online degree program – or if you are enrolled and looking for tried-and-true advice – check out what some of our W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship winners have to say. These students are successful in a wide range of online degree programs offered by the University of Arkansas.
- [How to Choose an Online Degree Program](https://online.uark.edu/blog/how-to-choose-an-online-degree-program.php): What do you need to know to pick an online degree program that is right for you? Is it different from choosing an in-person program? Who can you turn to for help? The University of Arkansas offers more than 90 degree and licensure programs delivered online. They include bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and cover many study areas. Most are offered 100% online, with a handful of hybrid offerings that require some in-person attendance.
- [How to Get the Most Out of Your Bachelor's Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-bachelors-degree.php): Earning a bachelor's degree can boost your career in many ways. It can help you start your career, gain a promotion, and give you confidence. But there are other things you can do to contribute to your degree and make yourself more valuable to an employer. 
- [How to Pay for Graduate School: Options Highlighted for Special Education Professionals](https://online.uark.edu/blog/how-to-pay-for-graduate-school-options-highlighted-for-special-education-professionals.php): Are there grants for graduate students? Yes, and scholarship opportunities, too! Read on to find out how you can afford graduate school if you need financial assistance to reach your goal of obtaining a graduate degree.
- [Human Development and Family Sciences Degree: Find Your Area of Interest](https://online.uark.edu/blog/human-development-family-sciences-degree-find-your-area-interest.php): Roly-polies. Ladybugs. Dirt. Rocks. It's just another spring afternoon for Donia Timby and her students – and a group of curious children joining them on the playground. Building on her interest in connecting children with nature. Timby found an area within the field of human development and family sciences that makes her happy – and she helps students do the same as part of her instructor and advising duties at the University of Arkansas School of Human Environmental Sciences.
- [The Importance of Mentoring: Ensuring Success as an Online Graduate Student](https://online.uark.edu/blog/importance-mentoring-ensuring-success-as-an-online-graduate-student.php): Language evolves over time, and words and meanings we understand as commonplace now can sometimes be traced back thousands of years. Take the word "mentor." Today's business world places great emphasis on the importance of mentors and mentorship in career achievement, but it's hardly a new idea. In fact, it goes all the way back to Greek mythology.
- [The Online Learner](https://online.uark.edu/blog/): Explore The Online Learner blog to learn about exciting degree programs, student stories, training classes, and insights on success from many career fields.
- [Instructional Designers Address Challenges, Promote Fairness in Artificial Intelligence](https://online.uark.edu/blog/instructional-designers-address-challenges-promote-fairness-in-artificial-intelligence.php): Instructional designers at the University of Arkansas Global Campus are a naturally inquisitive bunch, and it seems like everyone in their world is talking about the use of artificial intelligence in higher education. The instructional designers have all done a lot of reading, watching, listening and talking to keep up with what tools are available and what they can do with them.
- [Instructional Designers Empower Educators, Students in Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools](https://online.uark.edu/blog/instructional-designers-empower-educators-students-in-use-of-artificial-intelligence-tools.php): Instructional designers keep pace with the latest pedagogical and technological advances available when developing online courses. That's their job at the University of Arkansas Global Campus, but it's a tall order to stay abreast of the latest – still evolving – technology: artificial intelligence.
- [Instructors Put Human Connection Into Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/instructors-put-human-connection-into-online-degree-programs.php): Of all the tools University of Arkansas instructors have at their disposal to help students be successful, some consider showing they care to be the most important. Phil Jones experienced a long and winding road from college dropout to teaching at the U of A. He accepted all blame for his early struggles, but he often wondered what might have made a difference for him back then and dreamed about how he could make a difference for other students someday.
- [Join the Field of Educational Leadership with an Online M.Ed.](https://online.uark.edu/blog/join-field-educational-leadership-with-an-online-med.php): Today's K-12 students and educators find themselves up against a wide range of challenges affecting the overall learning experience – from protocols related to the pandemic to new classroom technologies and tightened budgets impacting school resources, among others. To ensure students can successfully navigate these challenges and make the most of their learning experience, it's critical for schools and school districts throughout Arkansas and beyond to have the best possible educational leadership.
- [Learn About Careers in Human Development and Family Sciences](https://online.uark.edu/blog/learn-about-careers-human-development-family-sciences.php): Every company, business and organization has a human element, and where there is a human element, there is a need for human services. Whether you are an introvert who prefers working with data and research or are an extrovert with good listening skills, empathy and an ability to set healthy boundaries, there are many human services careers to consider.
- [Listen Up! Podcasts for Online Learners](https://online.uark.edu/blog/listen-up-podcasts-for-online-learners.php): Listen up! Life as an online student, and life in general, sometimes feels like navigating a maze. Each turn represents the questions you face while figuring out student life, your career, finances, and passions. How can I change my career path and stop feeling stuck? What can I do to figure out my passion? Who can I ask for help? As you wander through the twisting maze, know that you are not alone in your experiences and there are answers to your questions.
- [Listen Up! Podcasts to Elevate Your Summer Goals](https://online.uark.edu/blog/listen-up-podcasts-to-elevate-your-summer-goals.php): What are your plans this summer? Will you be lounging poolside or at the beach with a good read? Or are you more inclined to lace up your hiking boots and conquer a mountain for that breathtaking view? Summer is the season of fun and relaxation and it is also a crucial time to keep your academic goals in sight.
- [Listen Up! Podcasts to Level Up Your Back-to-School Game](https://online.uark.edu/blog/listen-up-podcasts-to-level-up-your-back-to-school-game.php): Welcome home, Razorbacks! A new academic year is upon us, and we know your schedules will soon be packed with classes, assignments, and personal life events. That's why we have curated this helpful podcast list to keep you focused, organized, and ready for the fall semester. Whether you are looking for motivation at the start of your day or taking a break at the end, grab your headphones and hit play on a fantastic year ahead!
- [LL.M. Program Has Decade of Experience in Distance Education](https://online.uark.edu/blog/llm-program-has-decade-of-experience-in-distance-education.php): Last fall marked 10 years since the University of Arkansas LL.M. program in agricultural and food law began to use technology to expand access to the degree. Students were first allowed to join classes by video-conference in the fall of 2013 as part of the LL.M. distance option. Today, the program offers a variety of delivery method options.
- [Lost in Translation? Breaking Down Education Lingo for Students](https://online.uark.edu/blog/lost-in-translation-breaking-down-education-lingo-for-students.php): Every profession has its own jargon – words or expressions used to make communication easier for those in the profession. However, these terms specific to a particular field often have the opposite effect for people not familiar with them. The wording can lead to confusion and miscommunication.
- [LPN to BSN Online Program Best Option for Many to Accomplish Goals](https://online.uark.edu/blog/lpn-to-bsn-online-program-best-option-for-many-to-accomplish-goals.php): Susan Patton told December graduates of the online LPN to BSN program at the University of Arkansas that many of them were graduating thanks to the tenacity of Hilary Bowling. Bowling had the vision for launching the online LPN to BSN program, said Patton, former director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the U of A. Patton addressed the graduates during the school's pinning ceremony. The online program created a path for licensed practical nurses to earn a degree and advance their careers while working full time in their hometowns, Patton said. Bowling, Patton and many others provided educational opportunities and access for working LPNs in the program that is finishing its fifth year this spring.
- [Master's Graduate Puts U of A Program On Top After Close Examination](https://online.uark.edu/blog/masters-graduate-puts-u-of-a-program-on-top-after-close-examination.php): Rob McCloud was looking for value and quality in a master's degree in education delivered online. He found it at the University of Arkansas. He liked that the U of A charges students studying online in-state tuition, regardless of where they live. He also noted the adult and lifelong learning program in the College of Education and Health Professions doesn't require the GRE, a standardized test required for admission to many graduate schools in the United States and other countries. One less expense.
- [Master's Program in Construction Management Celebrates First Graduate](https://online.uark.edu/blog/masters-program-construction-management-celebrates-first-graduate.php): During the summer of 2020, U of A alumni Sam and Janet Alley generously endowed the university with $2 million to create the Sam and Janet Alley Master of Science in Construction Management online program, with the first cohort of students beginning the program in January of 2021. The 30-hour interdisciplinary master's degree program recently celebrated the first graduate from the program, George Boykin.
- [Microcertificate Prepares Graduates for Leading Edge Advanced Air Mobility Careers](https://online.uark.edu/blog/microcertificate-prepares-graduates-for-leading-edge-advanced-air-mobility-careers.php): With a career that spans more than four decades, the University of Arkansas' Richard Ham describes himself as "a retirement failure." After a few attempts at retiring, in August 2014 he came back to his alma mater to take on his current role as associate director of the Master of Science in Engineering Management and Master of Science in Operations Management programs. Ham is a recognized expert in all things related to unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility, commonly known as drones.
- [Military to Civilian Jobs: The Role of HR](https://online.uark.edu/blog/military-civilian-jobs-role-hr.php): If you travel through any U.S. airport, you'll immediately see signs of how we value our military service personnel. Gestures like priority boarding for uniformed staff are just one of many small signs of appreciation that say "thank you" to our military for their service. However, not every move our serving military personnel and veterans make is as easy and stress-free as boarding a commercial flight. For many veterans, making the transition from a military career to a civilian role can be more than challenging.
- [Mount Kilimanjaro Climb to Demo Adventure Travel for Hospitality Management Students](https://online.uark.edu/blog/mount-kilimanjaro-climb-to-demo-adventure-travel-for-hospitality-management-students.php): What does hospitality management have to do with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? University of Arkansas students studying online will find out in the spring of 2023, when their instructor transmits his trip to the "roof of Africa." Robert W. Powell teaches several online courses in the U of A's School of Human Environmental Sciences in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. He uses real-time travel adventures to help students imagine worldwide career opportunities in hospitality management.
- [Move Your Career Forward With a Physical Education Master's Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/move-your-career-forward-with-a-physical-education-masters-degree.php): Teachers who earn a physical education master's degree open doors to more career opportunities, higher job satisfaction and a bigger paycheck. In addition to teaching physical education, they may be eligible for promotions to administrative positions such as athletic director.
- [New Program Allows Paraprofessionals to Earn Education Degree Without Leaving Hometowns](https://online.uark.edu/blog/new-program-allows-paraprofessionals-to-become-licensed-teachers-without-leaving-hometowns.php): The U of A now offers a path for paraprofessionals to earn a degree in education while continuing to work in their hometowns with a new online bachelor's degree in educational studies.
- [New York Woman Finds Arkansas Online Master's in Physical Education Meets Her Needs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/new-york-woman-finds-arkansas-online-masters-in-physical-education-meets-her-needs.php): Being an effective grant-writer can have a big impact on a teacher's success. A New York teacher found a class on grant-writing to be one highlight of the University of Arkansas master's in physical education she earned online. The course covered all of the aspects of writing a grant proposal likely to receive a favorable response, and graduate Cassandra Clark plans to use the information in her teaching career. Grant-writing is the process of applying for funds from government agencies or nonprofit organizations.
- [No. 1 Tip on College Application: Don't Delay](https://online.uark.edu/blog/no-1-tip-on-college-application-dont-delay.php): There is one thing Karagin Miller would tell every prospective University of Arkansas student if she could: Complete your application for admission at least one month ahead of the deadline listed. "The earlier the better!" Miller said. Miller is an online student liaison at the Global Campus at the U of A. The Global Campus provides support to U of A academic colleges that offer degrees delivered online. The liaisons answer questions six days a week including several after-business hours because many students in online degree programs work full time.
- [Nurse in Online Graduate Program Conducts Vaccination Research with Practical Implications](https://online.uark.edu/blog/nurse-in-online-graduate-program-conducts-vaccination-research-with-practical-implications.php): Elizabeth Tarlov traveled from Bethesda, Maryland, to speak to University of Arkansas nursing students about the importance of asking research questions that have both practical and policy implications in the communities they serve or will serve as nurses. The occasion was Nursing Science Day put on by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the U of A.
- [Online Bachelor's Programs Rise in ‘U.S. News' Ranking; Grad Degrees Fare Well](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-bachelors-programs-rise-in-u-s-news-ranking-grad-degrees-fare-well.php): Online bachelor's degrees at the U of A climbed seven spots to No. 28 in the nation for the 2024 "Best Online Programs" announced by the U.S. News & World Report on Feb. 7. Online graduate engineering and graduate education programs ranked well. Online bachelor's degree programs offered by four U of A colleges ranked 24th among 190 public universities and 16th in the "Programs for Veterans" sub-category.
- [Online Educational Technology Degree Covers Skills for Wide Range of Jobs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-educational-technology-degree-covers-skills-for-wide-range-of-jobs.php): The master's degree in educational technology offered online by the University of Arkansas prepares students for careers in a wide range of areas. Program graduate Jade Ayers works as a content designer in the corporate world and she can picture herself in the future possibly teaching in higher education. She previously taught public school and she knows – wherever she may go – education is her jam.
- [Online Master's Degree Enhances Teaching Aspect of New Jersey Man's Career](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-masters-degree-enhances-teaching-aspect-of-new-jersey-mans-career.php): John Petrie already has a job he loves. He is passionate about his work as an internal consultant and Agile trainer for Verizon in New Jersey. In August 2022, Petrie graduated with a master's degree in adult and lifelong learning delivered online by the University of Arkansas.
- [Online Orientation Designed to Boost Student Success](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-orientation-designed-to-boost-student-success.php): Sophie Soden has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. She also works in the health-care field so she had a pretty good idea that, when she enrolled in an online degree program at the University of Arkansas, there would be an office that serves students like her with ADHD. Taking part in the online orientation designed by Global Campus staff members showed her exactly how to contact U of A's Center for Educational Access and request accommodations.
- [Online Orientation Sets Students Up for Success](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-orientation-sets-students-up-for-success.php): Ashley Robinson of Harrison, Arkansas, has an associate's degree from Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri, and now she's pursuing a bachelor's degree delivered online by the University of Arkansas.
- [Online Students: What About a College Minor?](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-students-what-about-a-college-minor.php): When someone finds out you're in college, the first thing they often ask is, "What's your major?" Your major, or program of study, is the topic you're learning about, and it dictates the courses you'll take. But, what is a minor? How is it different from a major? Teresa Scott is the director of college advising in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. She explains that a minor is a shorter concentration of information in a specific field.
- [Online Teaching Garners Professor Top Honor from College of Education and Health Professions](https://online.uark.edu/blog/online-teaching-garners-professor-top-honor-from-college-of-education-and-health-professions.php): Just three years into teaching at the University of Arkansas, Alissa Blair took home the College of Education and Health Professions' annual award for outstanding teaching. Blair, an assistant professor, teaches courses in the master's degree program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, which is delivered online.
- [Operations Management Master's Degree Evolves with Distance Education](https://online.uark.edu/blog/operations-management-masters-degree-evolves-distance-education.php): Beginning in 1974, the Master of Science in Operations Management mastered the art of distance education at the University of Arkansas. In the early days of its 50-year history, the degree program offered by the College of Engineering sent faculty members in U of A aircraft to teach at military bases. Next, it mailed VHS cassette tape-recordings of courses to military personnel for studying anywhere in the world they were deployed. Rich Ham, associate director of the program, heard stories of missileers taking study materials into their silos. Graduates include not only captains of industry, Ham said, but two- and three-star generals. A graduate became the first woman commander of the Navy's USS Constitution in 2022.
- [Oregon Educator Uses Master's Degree to Further Post-Retirement Plans](https://online.uark.edu/blog/oregon-educator-uses-masters-degree-to-further-post-retirement-plans.php): Theresa Morris retired in 2022 from a successful 40-year career that spanned multiple industries. At the same time, she enrolled in a master's degree in adult and lifelong learning, graduating last spring.
- [Passion for Work Leads Extension Agent to Online Gerontology Master's Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/passion-for-work-leads-extension-agent-to-online-gerontology-masters-degree.php): Ashley Edgmon played basketball on her middle school and junior high teams in northern Arkansas. As she grew up, her family traveled to Fayetteville to watch the women's Razorback basketball team play.
- [Pedagogy Toolkit Podcast Designed to Assist Online Instructors](https://online.uark.edu/blog/pedagogy-toolkit-podcast-designed-to-assist-online-instructors.php): Instructional designers at the University of Arkansas Global Campus have created a podcast to inform and support online instructors. The role of the Global Campus is to support U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.
- [Pivot Required for Successful Adventure Travel, Online Students Learning](https://online.uark.edu/blog/pivot-required-for-successful-adventure-travel-online-students-learning.php): Adventure travel requires pivoting sometimes. Several aspects can factor into schedule changes, route adjustments and agenda updates. University of Arkansas instructor Robert W. Powell gives students in hospitality management an insider's look at putting together trips as well as many other aspects of hospitality management.
- [Are You Preparing to Transfer to the U of A and Want to Study Online?](https://online.uark.edu/blog/preparing-to-transfer-to-the-u-of-a.php): Over one-third of students transfer colleges at some point before earning their degrees, and approximately 2.1 million students in the United States transferred between colleges during the 2020-2021 academic year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. The University of Arkansas Global Campus employs online student liaisons to answer questions and provide other guidance to transfer students who want to study in online degree programs.
- [Professionals Can Build Environmental Resiliency Knowledge in Spring Courses](https://online.uark.edu/blog/professionals-can-build-environmental-resiliency-knowledge-in-spring-courses.php): Environmental resiliency plays an important role in the business world, figuring into corporations' business practices in several ways, according to University of Arkansas faculty members who teach in the field. John Kester III holds a Ph.D. in environmental dynamics from the U of A and teaches part time in the new environmental resiliency program delivered online.
- [Razorbacks at Home: University of Arkansas Online Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/razorbacks-at-home-university-of-arkansas-online-programs.php): While online education isn't a new invention, the possibilities it offers became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Arkansas has nearly 30 years of history offering online education to students. Post-pandemic, the university's online programs are still growing and providing opportunities to study at the University of Arkansas from home, whether home is Arkansas or another place around the world.
- [Real-World Application: HR Expert Puts Online Master's to Work](https://online.uark.edu/blog/real-world-application-hr-expert-puts-online-masters-to-work.php): Anne Shelley enrolled in an online master's program not simply to earn another credential in human resources; she was looking for knowledge she could apply immediately. What she didn't expect was how quickly her coursework would shape her approach to problem-solving, such as developing a supervisor training experience.
- [Researcher Suggests Ways to Aid Community College Transition](https://online.uark.edu/blog/researcher-suggests-ways-to-aid-community-college-transition.php): What do community college students need to make a successful transition to four-year institutions? That's a question a new University of Arkansas professor previously researched, and he suggests much can be done to make it easier for graduates of community colleges to move on to universities to complete bachelor's degrees.
- [Scholarships for Online Students Provide Financial Help, Confidence Boost: Deadline Feb. 15](https://online.uark.edu/blog/scholarships-for-online-students-provide-financial-help-confidence-boost-deadline-feb-15.php): Each year, the University of Arkansas Global Campus provides thousands of dollars to online students through the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship. Not only does the scholarship help bridge the gap in access to education for some students, it also boosts the confidence of those who may be returning after a long gap in their education.
- [Self-Care for Nurses: 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout](https://online.uark.edu/blog/self-care-for-nurses-6-tips-to-avoid-burnout.php): Putting yourself first might sound like a contradiction to someone who has a passion for helping others and is called to the nursing field; however, for a nursing professional, focusing on your own well-being is one way to ensure you remain fully present for your patients – and avoid burnout.
- [Student in Online Degree Program Seizes Study Abroad Opportunity](https://online.uark.edu/blog/student-in-online-degree-program-seizes-study-abroad-opportunity.php): Houston Garner took only one in-person course while earning his University of Arkansas bachelor's degree in supply chain management delivered online, and he went all the way to the ancient city of Rome to do it. Garner is a member of the Texas Air National Guard, a bona fide world traveler, although many of his visits to 26 countries have been in the form of airstrip landings. He was deployed twice – to Kuwait and the Texas border – but had never been to Italy before he signed up for a marketing course through the Study Abroad and International Exchange office based in the Graduate School and International Education at the U of A.
- [Student Services Focus on Success in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/student-services-focus-on-success-online-degree-programs.php): Beginning to work on an online degree program is an exciting, new experience for many students. Sometimes, they want someone near in case they have a question. Sometimes, they want a real person to confirm information they see on a website, rather than relying solely on their own interpretation. Students will always reach a real person when contacting an online student liaison or online student coach at the University of Arkansas.
- [Students Can Now Earn Spanish Bachelor's Degree Online](https://online.uark.edu/blog/students-can-now-earn-spanish-bachelors-degree-online.php): The University of Arkansas will launch an online bachelor's degree in Spanish in fall 2023. Students can apply now for a bachelor's degree in Spanish with fully online delivery. Globalization and expanding migration and immigration have increased demand for Spanish-language education and training in the workforce, and one goal of the online BA in Spanish is to help our students fill this need.
- [Students in Online Degree Programs Balance Life, Learning](https://online.uark.edu/blog/students-in-online-degree-programs-balance-life-learning.php): Time poverty. Patty Milner of the University of Arkansas calls time poverty the biggest challenge post-traditional adult students face in a new article titled "Redefining Student Success by Evolving Services for Modern Learners." Milner is assistant vice provost for innovation and the online student experience at the Global Campus. She wrote the article published recently by The EvoLLLution online publication that describes itself as "created by and for those who understand the challenges and opportunities in higher education best."
- [Students in Online Degree Programs Enjoy College Experience](https://online.uark.edu/blog/students-online-degree-programs-enjoy-college-experience.php): Students who study in online degree programs delivered by the University of Arkansas are every bit Razorbacks as those who live in residence halls on the Fayetteville campus, study at Mullins Library and hang out at the Arkansas Union between classes.
- [Students Studying Online Among Single Parent Scholarship Recipients](https://online.uark.edu/blog/students-studying-online-among-single-parent-scholarship-recipients.php): In 2022, the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas helped 203 residents pay for their education. The nonprofit organization awarded $866,160 in scholarships and served 355 children of recipients with additional services that year, according to its website. Many of our recipients are coming to us during a very hard season in their life and they are struggling to make ends meet," says Krystle Goodwin, communications and marketing director of the organization. "They work so hard in school because they know in the end it will help give them and their children a better life.
- [Students Taught to Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Career Success](https://online.uark.edu/blog/students-taught-to-leverage-artificial-intelligence-for-career-success.php): To be competitive in today's workforce, students need to know how to use artificial intelligence (AI) efficiently and ethically. The Work Trend Index Annual Report by Microsoft and LinkedIn indicates that 66% of business leaders will not consider hiring a candidate who does not possess AI skills.
- [Studying in an Online Degree Program: Here's What You Need to Know](https://online.uark.edu/blog/studying-in-an-online-degree-program-heres-what-you-need-to-know.php): Are you considering enrolling in an online degree program? It's both exciting and challenging because you don't know what you don't know, am I right? The University of Arkansas has analyzed questions asked by hundreds of prospective and current students, and we distilled the top topics that pique students' curiosity. Then, we placed information about those topics on a user-friendly webpage to help you. And, if you still want more details, the Global Campus staff includes extra-friendly and knowledgeable online student liaisons whose job it is to help prospective students. They can be reached by email, phone and chat.
- [Studying Online? Set Up Your Study Space for Success](https://online.uark.edu/blog/studying-online-set-up-your-study-space-for-success.php): Putting some thought into where you study – and what best suits your needs, personality and learning style – could make a difference in your success.
- [Supply Chain Management Online Master's Degree Rounds Out Career Experience](https://online.uark.edu/blog/supply-chain-management-online-masters-degree-rounds-out-career-experience.php): Rudy Schmerber considers himself a late bloomer, academically, but at 52 he now wears his University of Arkansas class ring with pride. It was not Schmerber's first experience with online education when he earned a Master of Science degree in supply chain management from the Sam M. Walton College of Business two years ago. In 2012, he earned a bachelor's degree delivered online from LeTourneau a small Christian university in east Texas. He was spurred then by the need for the diploma to continue advancing in his career.
- [Survey: 27% of Online Students Get Tuition Help from Employer](https://online.uark.edu/blog/survey-27-of-online-students-get-tuition-help-from-employer.php): Officials of international chemical company Lanxess ordered a cake with a Razorback drawn in red and black frosting on top when Lori Ragan earned a bachelor's degree online from the University of Arkansas. However, the support for Ragan, who works at the company's facility in the oil-producing southern Arkansas town of El Dorado, went beyond celebrating the accomplishment with Ragan's family and co-workers in the company break room. The company also helped pay for her degree. Many employers do.
- [Take K-12 Teaching Online with an Educational Specialist Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/take-k12-teaching-online-with-an-educational-specialist-degree.php): Long before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional classroom education, online teaching provided a route to education and training when traditional classes were difficult to access. As a result, online education became a popular choice for families living in remote locations and mature students balancing their studies with work and family commitments. The pandemic simply introduced online learning to a much wider audience — literally overnight.
- [Take Your Career Beyond the Classroom as a Program Administrator](https://online.uark.edu/blog/take-your-career-beyond-the-classroom-as-a-program-administrator.php): Any motivated educator looking to move beyond the classroom to lead as a program administrator will find an inspirational role model in Christy Smith, assistant professor of practice in the educational leadership program at the University of Arkansas.
- [Teaching Online Is No Solo Activity: Faculty Support Priority for U of A](https://online.uark.edu/blog/teaching-online-is-no-solo-activity-faculty-support-priority-for-u-of-a.php): The beginning of a college semester is a busy time, no doubt. A technology challenge can put an instructor behind, which puts students behind. But, when a faculty member at the University of Arkansas has a technical question, help is available from several sources. Kelly Westeen has worked at the U of A for more than 20 years, most recently in the role of faculty support coordinator for the Global Campus. Global Campus provides services for academic colleges that offer online degree programs and certificates. The U of A offers more than 100 programs delivered online.
- [Telehealth Nursing: Technology in Health Care](https://online.uark.edu/blog/telehealth-nursing-technology-in-health-care.php): Technology in health care has evolved in myriad ways over the years. One advancement in the medical field seeing an incredible surge of growth is telehealth. "The telehealth landscape is exploding," says Anna Jarrett, an acute care nurse practitioner and associate professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. However, this method of serving patients is far from new. Jarrett recalls when telehealth was possible only through a traditional telephone line.
- [The Business of Caring: New D.N.P./E.M.B.A. Dual Program Prepares Nurses for Advanced Leadership in Health Care](https://online.uark.edu/blog/the-business-of-caring-new-dnp-emba-dual-program-prepares-nurses-for-advanced-leadership-in-health-care.php): Health care systems and delivery have become increasingly complex. With continuous advances in patient care and the technologies that help deliver it, health care organizations can serve more patients than ever and in myriad ways.
- [The World as a Classroom: The Executive MBA Program at the University of Arkansas](https://online.uark.edu/blog/the-world-as-a-classroom-the-executive-mba-program-at-the-university-of-arkansas.php): Students enrolled in the Executive MBA program offered by the University of Arkansas get to take a pretty exciting field trip. The Sam M. Walton College of Business EMBA program blends online learning with engaging face-to-face interaction one Saturday a month in a unique hybrid program. Students also develop and apply their studies through a real-time international experience, the Global Immersion trip.
- [Think Big: Using Supply Chain Complexity to Increase Financial Returns](https://online.uark.edu/blog/think-big-using-supply-chain-complexity-increase-financial-returns.php): A more efficient, profitable supply chain might result from the complexity introduced by larger product, supplier, and customer portfolios. Claudia Rosales, an assistant professor of supply chain management at the University of Arkansas, found that companies in the automotive component industry with wider portfolios tended to see greater returns on assets and sales than peer firms with narrower offerings and options.
- [Thinking About Applying to the University of Arkansas ONLINE? Here's what to do next](https://online.uark.edu/blog/thinking-about-applying-to-the-university-of-arkansas-online-heres-what-to-do-next.php): Get to know if we are the right fit for you. Learn about the online degree programs we offer. Take our online course readiness quiz. Read what current students have to say about their experiences. Reach out to us to get your questions answered and discover why you should study online at the University of Arkansas. Once you decide that you are ready to apply, it's time to learn about the application process.
- [Tips for Applying to Graduate Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/tips-for-applying-graduate-degree-programs.php): Being a successful online student takes a few extra skills that anyone can accomplish once you know where to focus your time, energy and what is expected of you. Typical online students at the University of Arkansas are in their mid-30s and taking classes part-time with many other responsibilities in life and demands on their time. So, how do they manage to complete online degree programs? These tips for success may help.
- [Tips for Success in Online Degree Programs](https://online.uark.edu/blog/tips-for-success-online-degree-programs.php): Being a successful online student takes a few extra skills that anyone can accomplish once you know where to focus your time, energy and what is expected of you. Typical online students at the University of Arkansas are in their mid-30s and taking classes part-time with many other responsibilities in life and demands on their time. So, how do they manage to complete online degree programs? These tips for success may help.
- [Today's Communication Major Has More Career Options Than Ever Before](https://online.uark.edu/blog/todays-communication-major-has-more-career-options-than-ever-before.php): As you get ready to take the next step up the career ladder, or plan a future entry into the professional workforce, you will find that good communication skills are actively sought by almost every employer, regardless of industry, role or level of seniority. But what are good communication skills and how will a communication major help you develop them?
- [Transfer With Confidence: Articulation Agreements Save Time And Money](https://online.uark.edu/blog/transfer-with-confidence-articulation-agreements-save-time-and-money.php): Meet McKayla. She's smart and she has a dream: a bachelor's degree in business and a boutique with her name on it. She's ambitious and dedicated, but the school of her dreams is expensive, so she makes a plan: two years at her local community college while she saves up. Then, she'll transfer. She works. She follows the plan. She builds her credits and her college fund, and two years later, she's enrolled at her dream school with a 3.4 GPA and a bright future.
- [Treehouse, Beach, Highway: The Ultimate Study Anywhere Experience](https://online.uark.edu/blog/treehouse-beach-highway-the-ultimate-study-anywhere-experience.php): Ashley Ingram lives 1,200 miles from her family and many of her friends. Earning a doctorate through an online program allows her to visit them without missing class or falling behind on assignments.
- [Twelve Things to Know About Online Education at the U of A](https://online.uark.edu/blog/twelve-things-to-know-about-online-education-at-the-u-of-a.php): Online education is our thing at the University of Arkansas Global Campus, and we're celebrating National Distance Learning Week by sharing how we can help you if you are an instructor or student in an online course or degree program.
- [Two Decades of Dedication: HR Professional Leads Others to SHRM Certification](https://online.uark.edu/blog/two-decades-of-dedication-hr-professional-leads-others-to-shrm-certification.php): Cliff Sandsmark came across an interesting artifact on a bookshelf of his Bentonville, Arkansas, home recently. He found an instructional booklet he used to teach human resource professionals, dated 2005. With the discovery, Sandsmark realized he's been teaching a course for the University of Arkansas for 20 years to help HR professionals pass the certification test of the Society for Human Resource Management. Commonly known as SHRM, the organization is the world's largest professional association dedicated to human resources with 340,000 members in 180 countries.
- [U of A Alumna Named First Woman Commander of USS Constitution](https://online.uark.edu/blog/u-of-a-alumna-named-first-woman-commander-uss-constitution.php): University of Arkansas alumna Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution on Friday, Jan. 21, and the first woman to serve as captain in the ship's 224-year history.
- [U of A Launches Online M.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management](https://online.uark.edu/blog/u-of-a-launches-online-degree-supply-chain-management.php): The Sam M. Walton College of Business is now offering an online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management through a partnership with the university's Global Campus.
- [U of A Offers New Online Programs in High-Demand Fields](https://online.uark.edu/blog/u-of-a-offers-new-online-programs-in-high-demand-fields.php): The University of Arkansas is excited to introduce a range of new online programs designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore new fields, we have something for you. Discover the latest additions to our offerings and how they can help you achieve your goals.
- [U of A School of Social Work Expands Services to Arkansans](https://online.uark.edu/blog/u-of-a-school-of-social-work-expands-services-to-arkansans.php): Grant writing is a team sport, according to Johanna Thomas. And based on numbers, a grant-writing box score, if you will, the University of Arkansas associate professor of social work could be called the team captain. Last year, Thomas and her campus partners and state agencies she works with combined to bring in nearly $12.5 million in grants. Since joining the U of A faculty in 2015, she and her collaborators have been awarded $40 million in grants.
- [U of A Offers Student Chapter of Men in Nursing Organization](https://online.uark.edu/blog/ua-offers-student-chapter-men-in-nursing-organization.php): Men make up a small proportion of the students enrolled in nursing degree programs at the University of Arkansas. However, they have the backing of a national organization designed to support male nursing students through a U of A student chapter starting its third year.
- [Understanding Online Degree Programs: What You Need to Know Before You Apply](https://online.uark.edu/blog/understanding-online-degree-programs-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-apply.php): Last year, the University of Arkansas reached a milestone in online education. The university now offers more than 100 online programs that include degrees, licensure and certificates. New offerings on the graduate level in environmental resiliency were among the programs that pushed the U of A past the 100 mark. The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and the Graduate School and International Education partnered to create the environmental resiliency program, the first online program to involve the architecture school. Now, all the academic colleges that make up the U of A offer at least one online program.
- [Virtual Connections, Real Support: Online Students Communicate, Collaborate](https://online.uark.edu/blog/virtual-connections-real-support-online-students-communicate-collaborate.php): Students enrolled in online degree programs work together and support each other in several ways – even if they never meet in person. How do University of Arkansas online students make connections? They use all sorts of electronic communication methods including texting, Facebook groups, social media apps, email and the Blackboard learning management system used in U of A courses.
- [What COVID-19 Taught Us about How We Deal with Stress](https://online.uark.edu/blog/what-covid-19-taught-us-about-how-we-deal-with-stress.php): Life unfolds through a series of significant moments in our lives. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the arrival of a child, or the pivot of a career path, these moments can upend our lives, leaving us feeling out of control and often helpless. In moments such as these, when our whole world is jolted, the unknown lingers over us, creating a new reality of uncertainty and stress. In 2020, the whole world felt the harsh jolt of COVID-19 as the pandemic raged from country to country. The abrupt change in lifestyles, daily routines, jobs, and even personal connections drastically affected everyone, leaving each person to cope with the stress these changes created. While some did this by exercising or finding a new hobby, others refused to acknowledge the toll this jolt took on their mental health and well-being. Coping mechanisms differed from person to person, creating a specific coping profile for everyone.
- [What J.B. Hunt Looks For In Supply Chain Management Recruits](https://online.uark.edu/blog/what-jb-hunt-looks-for-supply-chain-management-recruits.php): When Matt Waller and I first discussed the idea of writing a book about J.B. Hunt Transport, I knew that it would need to focus on the company's people. So in Purple On The Inside, we devoted two full chapters to people and culture, and an emphasis on people issues and talent development is infused into our discussions throughout the book. As chairman of the board, the former CEO, and an employee of J.B. Hunt for more than 40 years, I love to talk about the importance of our workforce. I often say that "If you ain't got no animals, you ain't hardly got no circus." If you don't have great people, in other words, you won't have much of a company.
- [Which Human Resource and Workforce Development Career is Right for You?](https://online.uark.edu/blog/which-human-resource-workforce-development-career-right-for-you.php): Most of us sit down and plan for the future. It's a lifelong task. We try to make certain that we have the support and resources we need to meet our basic daily needs and fulfill our aspirations and goals. We try to develop the resilience necessary to weather life's ups and downs. We may have a specific vision for the future, so we work to translate that into practical strategies for making it happen. We strive to succeed today, but we also look toward the future.
- [Why Schools Need More Special Education Teaching Leaders](https://online.uark.edu/blog/why-schools-need-more-special-education-teaching-leaders.php): For a teacher, there is no greater satisfaction than helping a student grow and reach their potential. Helping students succeed begins with the recognition that every child is unique, not just in terms of personality, but in terms of strengths and learning support needs. Success doesn't look the same for every student. As a teacher, being able to differentiate for each student's individual needs is important, particularly for children with different support needs.
- [Working Mother Overcomes Challenges of Adult Learners to Study Supply Chain Management](https://online.uark.edu/blog/working-mother-overcomes-challenges-of-adult-learners-to-study-supply-chain-management.php): Emma Raines takes being a role model for her daughters very seriously. It's one of the main reasons, beyond the potential for increased earnings and career advancement, she returned to school after 50.
- [Working With Youth: Career Options for a Human Development and Family Sciences Degree](https://online.uark.edu/blog/working-with-youth-career-options-human-development-family-sciences-degree.php): When it comes to deciding on a career path, sometimes it's hard to know which direction to take. Starting with a personal interest or passion can help you begin to focus your career journey. If working with youth is something you've thought about, studying human development and family sciences can pave the way to a satisfying career path.

## Razorbug Diploma Tour

- [Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/razorbug/): Celebrating online graduates in Arkansas by delivering framed diplomas to online student graduates living and working in rural Arkansas.
- [2022 Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/razorbug/2022.php): The University of Arkansas Global Campus launched the Razorbug Diploma Tour and delivered framed diplomas to online student graduates living and working in rural Arkansas.
- [2023 Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/razorbug/2023.php): Celebrating online graduates in Arkansas by delivering framed diplomas to online student graduates living and working in rural Arkansas.
- [2024 Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/razorbug/2024.php): Celebrating online graduates in Arkansas by delivering framed diplomas to online student graduates living and working in rural Arkansas.
- [2025 Razorbug Diploma Tour](https://online.uark.edu/razorbug/2025.php): Celebrating online graduates in Arkansas by delivering framed diplomas to online student graduates living and working in rural Arkansas.