Year: 2019

Female Face Higher Student Loan Debt Than Men in Arkansas

Female Student Loan Debt Exceeds Male Debt in Arkansas Throughout Arkansas, females graduate from college with more student debt than men. Lack of scholarships and the gender pay gap contribute to this problem. By Kirsten Baird, Coleman Bonner and Abby ZimmardiThe Razorback Reporter Female students graduate from college with an average $1,165 more  student loan…Continue Reading Female Face Higher Student Loan Debt Than Men in Arkansas

Withdrawal Debt Puts Pressure On Former Students Across the State

Students Who Don’t Finish College Still Face Student Loan Debt By Parker Tillson and Abbi RossThe Razorback Reporter Student debt after graduation is an issue for college students everywhere, but many of those who have dropped out or left school still face a debt burden. That debt can affect former students in various ways, making…Continue Reading Withdrawal Debt Puts Pressure On Former Students Across the State

SOTHERAPY16: UA Occupational Therapy Program to Launch in January 2020

UA Occupational Therapy Program to Launch in January 2020 COEHP is starting an occupational therapy program in partnership with UAMS. Along with new curriculum and staff, the department remodeled a house which will be used for lectures and training. By Kirsten BairdThe Razorback Reporter The UA faculty of the Occupational Therapy clinical doctorate program will…Continue Reading SOTHERAPY16: UA Occupational Therapy Program to Launch in January 2020

First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College

First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College By Mary Fracchia, Mary Hennigan and Elena RamirezThe Razorback Reporter Aaron Alamo, a junior at the University of Arkansas, is the first in his family to attend college.His mother, a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, didn’t receive a good education.  “She really wanted us to have a good…Continue Reading First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College