Pictured above: Graduating RA seniors pose at the RA Banquet. The event was held April 28 at the Fayetteville Town Center | University Housing

RA Seniors Speak

Sam Anderson

Pomfret Hall RA

Major: Anthropology

Hometown: Benton

The massive hill has shaped me into who I am today…literally.


 

Samantha Brandeberry

Buchanan-Droke and Gladson-Ripley Halls RA

Major: Apparel Merchandising and Product Development/Human Environmental Sciences

Hometown: Siloam Springs

Residence Life has given me so much: family, friends and a career path. Thanks again for everything!


 

Michelle Carlson

Reid Hall RA

Major: Business, Marketing

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Mo.


 

Alex Chu

Maple Hill West RA

Major: Biochemistry

Hometown: Lake Village


 

Lauren Dowell

Maple Hill South RA

Major: Marketing

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

No one looks stupid when they’re having fun!


 

Katherine Fitzwilson

Reid RA

Major: Business Administration – Marketing

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

Being an RA is sometimes stretching, most of the time fun, but always fulfilling and always growing. I am so thankful for what ResLife taught me and how I can use those lessons and skills moving forward, and most importantly I am thankful for the relationships I will take with me into my next season because of ResLife.


 

Jervae' Franklin

Hotz Hall RA

Major: Education

Hometown: Fayetteville

RA on Duty, don’t show me your booty


 

Ashley Hunter

Pomfret Hall RA

Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Fritch, Texas

I have never been so close to figuring out exactly who I am supposed to be.


 

Kwamesha Moore

Founders Hall RA

Major: Social Work and African-American Studies

Hometown: Forrest City

My life just won’t be the same without Kathryn Lammers in it!


 

Roshni Patel

Maple Hill South RA

Major: Chemistry

Hometown: Hot Springs

I could not have picked a more appropriate job to grow and learn so much about myself (including strengths and weaknesses) as a college student. Being an RA wasn’t just a job for me. It became a part of me as a person and reflected in so many aspects of my life. I also gained so many incredible friends who are motivated and determined to achieve their life goals.


 

Tim Rodgers

Pomfret RA

Major: Financial Management

Hometown: Rogers

I had the most outstanding supervisors of my life while working for UA Housing,  Amanda Bobo and Eric Hall.


 

Elizabeth Tanner

Pomfret RA

Major: Business Management

Hometown: Jefferson City, Mo.


 

Joseph Van Winkle

Northwest Quad RA

Major: Business Management

Hometown: Raymor, Mo.

I really enjoyed my three years as a resident assistant at the University of Arkansas. Being able to see our incoming freshmen learn and grow personally, professionally and academically, and building connections with them throughout the years, made all the long hours and hard work well worth it.


 

Claire Andrews

Gibson Hall RA

Major: Communications

Hometown: Morrilton

I can’t imagine what college would have been like without my RA experience. Greatest gals you will ever meet gather at Gibson.


 

Christopher Burnham

Founders Hall RA

Major: Finance

Hometown: Frisco, Texas

My position as an RA has given me great experience in both leadership and teamwork which is something that I’ll carry with me in my post-graduate career.


 

Madeleine Chaisson

Pomfret Hall RA

Major: International Relations, Latin American Studies, Spanish, & French

Hometown: Slidell, La.

“Thnks fr th mmrs” -FOB


 

Kiana Cunningham

Maple Hill East RA

Major: International Relations

Hometown: Colorado Springs, Co.

Meeting new people and making great friends in the RA position!


 

Rachel Falknor

Pomfret RA

Major: Social Work

Hometown: Fayetteville

I’ve really enjoyed being part of the RA community.


 

Ronniesha Forrest

Maple Hill South RA

Major: Supply Chain Management

Hometown: Fort Smith


 

Zhana Gentle

Reid Hall RA

Major: Anthropology

Hometown: El Dorado

I’ve had the time of my life! So ready to see where my journey takes me next.


 

Erica Kaylor

Northwest Quad RA

Major: International Relations, Political Science and European Studies

Hometown: Rose Bud

The University of Arkansas has become my home over the last four years. My life has been changed by the experiences and friendships I have built while on this campus.


 

Trevor Page

Hotz Honor Hall RA

Major: Accounting and Marketing

Hometown: Bryant

I came across this quote at the beginning of my 2nd year as an RA and I think it exactly describes the role of an RA and the role that I hope to have had over the last 3 years. ‘I guess the kind of atmosphere I have hoped to create around here is that I’m a friend first and a boss second. And probably an entertainer third.’ – the great philosopher, Michael Scott


 

Payne Roberts

Founders RA

Major: Supply Chain Management

Hometown: Bryant

The friendships that have been made through my time working for housing has definitely been the best part.


 

Andrew Stieren

Pomfret RA

Major: Recreation and Sports Management

Hometown: St. Louis

It was lit.


 

Katherine Wilkinson

Maple Hill South RA

Major: Biology

Hometown: Maumelle

I am better having been here.


 

Hillary Zedlitz

Duncan Avenue Apartments RA

Major: Political Science & Middle East Studies

Hometown: Rogers

Over the past four years, the U of A has become a home for me; it wasn’t until this semester that I realized how incredibly lucky I am to have so many ‘families’ spread about this campus, including my newest family at Duncan. I am so glad I got to experience being an RA with such a dedicated and supportive staff.