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Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years

Established in 1984, the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) celebrated its 40th year of training Arkansas’s professionals by graduating 70 individuals from 47 government entities and nonprofits. Continue reading “Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years”

Dr. Rachel Eells

Eells Named Inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of UA Little Rock’s School of Education

Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year, has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at UA Little Rock.

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Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position

Dr. Jennifer Dawes has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, replacing Dr. Joyce Carter, who retired in June after nine years at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position”

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Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years

On July 8, UA Little Rock’s campus will be filled with children in grades K-6 who are attending the Summer Laureate University for Youth program, also known as SLUFY. This year’s program represents a milestone as it marks the 45th year of the program. Continue reading “Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years”

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UA Little Rock’s CHASSE and Career Services Sponsor Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) sponsored 46 students’ attendance at the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference held March 6-9. With local tours, professional development opportunities, and conversations on a variety of humanities topics, the conference programming addressed a variety of interest areas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s CHASSE and Career Services Sponsor Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference”

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UA Little Rock’s Communication Skills Center Celebrates 50 Years

On Tuesday, May 7, the Department of Applied Communication at UA Little Rock will host a 50-year anniversary celebration for the Communication Skills Center and an end-of-year departmental celebration. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Communication Skills Center Celebrates 50 Years”