BAS Congratulates Airic Hughes

Airic Hughes, a native of Jacksonville, AR, enrolled at the University of Arkansas in 2007 where he undertook history as a major. Throughout his time here, he has accomplished many goals, including becoming one of the first two students to intern under the Division of University Advancement. This program was created in 2009 with hopes of increasing diversity throughout the division and creating a program to recruit and train underrepresented students in the field of Advancement. During his time as an intern, Airic worked with the offices of University Relations, Fulbright College Office of Development, The UA Office of Special Events and the Arkansas Alumni Association. In 2011, Airic graduated with a bachelor of arts in history, with an emphasis in African-American history, and accepted a full-time position at the Arkansas Alumni Association as the student programs coordinator. He serves as the staff advisor for the Student Alumni Association,  as well as the newly chartered Latino Alumni Association.

When asked what advice he would give to students who are striving academically, he advises that one “find a regimen that works best for them and to stay focused and consistent.” During his years as an undergraduate student, Airic recalls going home directly after class and reading his class notes for an hour before work or relaxation; this was his regimen, his way of staying focused. Airic plans to further his education in the field of history and to fulfill his ultimate goal of becoming a history professor.

On behalf of BAS, congratulations Airic!