Public Service

Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences Dr. Michael DeAngelis is an assistant professor of earth sciences who has used his expertise of geology to teach earth science courses and to serve the community through science advocacy and outreach. DeAnglelis is an active member of the Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, … Dr. Michael DeAngelis

College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences Assistant Professor of English Dr. Laura Barrio-Vilar, an assistant professor of English, has an impressive record of service to UA of Little Rock, the local community, and national and international academic organizations. She has been particularly involved with creating more inclusive and safe educational environments for minority students.     … Dr. Laura Barrio-Vilar

College of Business Advanced Instructor of Accounting Cynthia Johnson is an advanced instructor of accounting in the College of Business who has worked tirelessly to connect accounting students with professional organizations and networking opportunities. Johnson has used her work with professional organizations to benefit UA Little Rock students. She is the faculty sponsor of the … Ms. Cynthia Johnson

George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology Advanced Instructor of Information and Science Mr. Thomas Wallace is known for his exceptional teaching. He is an Advanced Instructor for the Information and Science Department and is the coordinator for the Web/Mobile Design and Development Certificate as well as the coordinator for the Information Technology … Mr. Thomas Wallace

College of Social Sciences and Communication Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Dr. Karen Kuralt is an associate professor and the graduate coordinator in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. She is known for her work in technical writing and incorporating service learning in her classroom assignments.   Dr. Kuralt has used service learning assignments … Dr. Karen Kuralt

College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History Dr. John Kirk is the director of UA Little Rock’s Institute on Race and Ethnicity and a George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History. He is well known for his work on Arkansas civil rights history and has used his expertise to educate the … Dr. John Kirk

College of Business Associate Professor of Management Dr. Joe Felan, who devotes much of his spare time to educating and mentoring young people, volunteers his time and expertise with Junior Achievement, the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. His service on the Saline County Junior Achievement board … Dr. Joe Felan

College of Education and Health Professions Assistant Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology Dr. Samuel Atcherson’s research focuses on how the auditory system processes simple and complex sounds using non-invasive, objective brain-recording techniques. Dr. Atcherson himself has had a longstanding profound hearing loss since early childhood. His personal experiences with hearing loss, hearing aid amplification, and … Dr. Samuel Atcherson

William H. Bowen School of Law Professor of Law Professor Adjoa Aiyetoro has been a leading voice in ending racial disparities in the criminal justice system locally, statewide, and nationally. Her public service centers on researching and resolving racism and its effects in the United States, particularly raising awareness of the need for racial justice. … Professor Adjoa Aiyetoro

Supporter for Underserved Students Dr. Amin Akhoukh has been involved in service to UA Little Rock as well as service to the local, national, and international construction industry. His greatest service is to the underserved and exceptional students of Central Arkansas and international graduate students. Dr. Akhnoukh has volunteered his time and lab materials providing … Dr. Amin Akhnoukh