A student sits at a desk wearing a vest that notes he is a tutor. Behind him is a sign that reads "The Communication Skills Center, est. 1973."

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”

Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter

​​In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication!

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Sajni Kumpuris

Next Leadership Lecture Series to Feature Arkansas PBS Education Director Sajni Kumpuris

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome alumnus Sajni Kumpuris, director of education at Arkansas PBS, for the Spring Leadership Lecture Series on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Continue reading “Next Leadership Lecture Series to Feature Arkansas PBS Education Director Sajni Kumpuris”

Professor Julien Mirivel

UA Little Rock Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen

Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has become a U.S. citizen 29 years after he first arrived in the country as a high school exchange student. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen”

Ebene Givan graduated with a Master of Arts in applied communication studies this spring, while her daughter, Aliya Givan, has earned a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.

Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide

A mother and daughter duo who are graduating this spring from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are using their education in applied communication to help prevent teen suicide in Arkansas. Continue reading “Family Members Use Applied Communication Education to Help Prevent Teen Suicide”

Graduate profile of Suzie Reece.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece

Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”