Anderson named chair of Gallaudet University Board of Trustees

Dr. Glenn Anderson, a professor in the Interpreter Education program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the chair of the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees.

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UA Little Rock student receives scholarship from American Association of University Women

The Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village branch of the American Association of University Women has recognized a University of Arkansas at Little Rock student with a $1,500 scholarship for her work in the community.

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Sign language interpreter Gwenyth Sutphin translates during a freshmen convocation event.

UA Little Rock urged to celebrate international deaf awareness week

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock interpretation instructor is urging the university community to celebrate International Week of the Deaf. Continue reading “UA Little Rock urged to celebrate international deaf awareness week”

UALR sign at the entrance on S. University Dr near University Plaza on January 28, 2016.

Newlywed Game will raise funds for UA Little Rock Interpreter Education program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is recreating “The Newlywed Game” to raise scholarship funds for students studying to become interpreters in UA Little Rock’s Interpreter Education program.  Continue reading “Newlywed Game will raise funds for UA Little Rock Interpreter Education program”

Dr. Glenn Anderson delivers the commencement address at Gallaudet University's ceremony on May 12. Photo by Zhee Chatmon of Gallaudet University.

Anderson delivers commencement address at Gallaudet University

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor and pioneer in deaf education delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2017 during Gallaudet University’s May 12 ceremony.
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College of Education and Health Professions honors top faculty, staff, and students

Dr. Raymond Ortega, assistant professor in the School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation, was recognized for his outstanding service to the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “College of Education and Health Professions honors top faculty, staff, and students”

UALR to use $1.2 million grant to tackle shortage of classroom interpreters

For nearly 40 years, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s interpreter education program has equipped teachers to serve the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind communities.

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UALR faculty member honored at the Capitol

State leaders recently honored a University of Arkansas at Little Rock associate professor for his work with deaf and hard of hearing residents.

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