Student Spotlights

The UA Little Rock Department of Applied Communication is proud to share the stories and experiences of our outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Student Spotlights

Read the stories below about our exceptional BA program students, who are learning how to use a positive communication framework to make a difference.

• Susie Reece is making a difference!June 8, 2023
  Susie Reece’s passion for mental health advocacy led her to pursue a degree in Applied Communication, where she honed her skills in effective communication, leadership, and advocacy. She understands the importance of education and continued learning and encourages others to … Susie Reece is making a difference!
• Arkansans of the Day: Ebené & Aliya GivanJune 8, 2023
  Ebené and Aliya Givan are two recent graduates from our department’s MA and BA programs, respectively.  They were recently honored as THV 11’s Arkansans of the Day for their non-profit work with suicide prevention.  Check out the two stories below … Arkansans of the Day: Ebené & Aliya Givan

Graduate Student Spotlights

Our graduate program has numerous opportunities for students to strengthen their communication skills and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. Read more about their stories below.

• Overcoming so many oddsMay 15, 2024
  We have so many great graduating students, and Shalonda Michelle is one of them for Spring 2024!  Check out a shortened version of her story here.  To learn more, hear … Overcoming so many odds
• Veronica Tess Myers works to advocate for those with autismJune 8, 2023
  Veronica Tess Myers recently graduated from UA Little Rock with her second degree from the Department of Applied Communication.  She works tirelessly with her nonprofit entitled Alexander’s Secret, in her attempts … Veronica Tess Myers works to advocate for those with autism
• Arkansans of the Day: Ebené & Aliya GivanJune 8, 2023
  Ebené and Aliya Givan are two recent graduates from our department’s MA and BA programs, respectively.  They were recently honored as THV 11’s Arkansans of the Day for their non-profit … Arkansans of the Day: Ebené & Aliya Givan
• Alumna JJ Pitman presents on leading and engaging employeesFebruary 15, 2023
  We welcome alumnus J.J. Pitman, director of the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, as the next speaker for the Leadership Lecture Series in the Department of Applied Communication. Pitman will … Alumna JJ Pitman presents on leading and engaging employees