Catherine Crisp

Crisp uses Mindful Self-Compassion to help people de-stress during the pandemic

Dr. Catherine Crisp, an associate professor of social work at UA Little Rock, is using her training in mindful self-compassion to help fellow educators reduce the stress in their lives brought on by a global pandemic.  Continue reading “Crisp uses Mindful Self-Compassion to help people de-stress during the pandemic”

Joni Hollowell

UA Little Rock grad dreams of helping children in the juvenile justice system

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate who celebrated her 53rd birthday on the day of commencement is looking forward to a future of helping children in the juvenile justice system.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock grad dreams of helping children in the juvenile justice system”

Photo of Vickie Austin by Ben Krain.

Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15

At age 15, Vickie Austin left high school in Wynne, Arkansas, after becoming pregnant with her first child, though she always intended to finish her education.  Continue reading “Great-grandmother earns bachelor’s degree after leaving high school at 15”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock Rehabilitation Counseling Program ranked one of best in nation

The UA Little Rock online Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program has been ranked one of the top programs in the country for 2019.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Rehabilitation Counseling Program ranked one of best in nation”

Debra Davis

Graduating student: ‘Every struggle was worth it’

After being told she would never achieve her goals, 50-year-old Debra Davis is set to celebrate earning two master’s degrees  — a journey that was all the more challenging as she cared for her grandchildren and daughter.  Continue reading “Graduating student: ‘Every struggle was worth it’”