Public Service

Focusing on Children’s Health As assistant professor in the Nursing Department, Jana Thompson has volunteered in local and state emergency response efforts on many…  

A Criminal Justice Advocate As a member of the Board of Corrections, Dr. Mary Parker has served the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ACD) and…  

Carol Johnson, director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, believes Associate Professor Ranko Shiraki Oliver “puts into practice her civic and moral obligation to…  

Dr. David C. McAlpine has a career-long record of professional service. The most recent example was his election in November as president-elect of the…  

Committed to Education Dr. Gail Hughes is on a mission toward student-centered educational approaches that increase student retention rates based on university life. She…  

Expert in Entrepreneurship Joseph Bell has worked hard in the business and academic communities while at UA Little Rock. He has a great willingness…  

Improving K-12 Physical Education Bennie Prince’s dedication to the discipline of physical education is making a lasting mark in UA Little Rock’s Health Sciences…  

Notable Education Editor Dr. Carolyn Pearson is one of the country’s most notable education journal editors. She is executive editor of the No. 7-ranked…  

Stimulating International Dialogue Dr. Jacek Lubecki is well known on and off campus for his fervor in bringing together diverse people to discuss international…