University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are honoring faculty members who make their hearts sing with appreciation for the positive difference they’ve made in their students’ lives.

Each of the 2022 recipients of the Student Government (SGA) Association Faculty Appreciation Awards received a certificate and a one-of-a-kind, handmade glass heart created by Pine Bluff glass artist James Hayes in the colors of UA Little Rock.

The glass hearts symbolize positive, influential support that makes a real difference in the lives of students. As students enter the university to pursue their education, faculty often play a nurturing role, guiding students through the learning process and working hard to foster an environment that best ensures success.

The 2022 SGA Faculty Appreciation Award Winners include:

• Dr. Rebecca Glazier, associate professor of political science, College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
• Dr. Stefanie Leacock, instructor of biology and coordinator of undergraduate studies, Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Elizabeth Small, primary instructor for the Real Estate program, College of Business, Health, and Human Services

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) awards the I HEART Graduate Faculty Awards to celebrate graduate faculty who have assisted and supported graduate students throughout their graduate program.

The 2022 I HEART Graduate Faculty Award Winners include:

• Dr. Jason Kushner, professor of counseling and graduate program coordinator, College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
• Dr. John Talburt, professor of information science and coordinator for the Information Quality Graduate Program, Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Dr. Laura Danforth, assistant professor of social work, College of Business, Health, and Human Services