The Faculty Excellence Award for Research and Creative Endeavors recognizes, encourages, and rewards those individuals whose research or creative endeavors have been particularly successful and are recognized locally, regionally, and nationally. The results of these efforts should have contributed to the expansion of knowledge and the quality of life, or encouraged additional research.

  • Rebecca Glazier
    College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Associate Professor of Public Affairs Dr. Rebecca Glazier is an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs. She is known for her research on religion and politics, as well as pedagogical research in higher education. Glazier is noted and praised for the Little Rock Congregations Study … Rebecca Glazier
  • Moiz Bhai
    Moiz Bhai
    College of Business, Health, and Human Services Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Moiz Bhai is an associate professor of economics in the department of accounting, economics, and finance at UA Little Rock. His recent research focuses on the intersections of health and labor economics and the economic and policy implications of practice occupational licensing reform. … Moiz Bhai
  • Kelly Terry
    Kelly Terry
    William H. Bowen School of Law Professor of Law, Director of Externship Programs & Pro Bono Opportunities, and the Associate Dean of Experiential Learning & Clinical Programs Ms. Kelly Terry is the Ben J. Altheimer professor of law, director of externship programs & pro bono opportunities, and the associate dean of experiential learning & clinical … Kelly Terry
  • Gregory Guisbiers
    Gregory Guisbiers
    Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Gregory Guisbiers is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy in the School of Physical Sciences. His primary research focus is on nanotechnology. Guisbiers research goal is to develop new nano/quantum materials with a defined crystalline structure and physico-chemical properties … Gregory Guisbiers
  • Tracey Barnett McElwee
    College of Business, Health, and Human Services Assistant Professor of Social Work Dr. Tracey McElwee is an assistant professor of social work in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. Among her research interests is a focus on equitable access to food. Dr. McElwee has published 20 peer-reviewed articles and four book reviews, has … Tracey Barnett McElwee