Following her diagnosis of throat cancer in 2015, Shalonda Michelle Nelson faced a daunting future. Continue reading “Against All Odds: Graduate Achieves Degree Dream Despite Severe Health Setback”
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”
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!
Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter”
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”
One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student had an unforgettable summer by completing an international internship that allowed her to explore half of her heritage. Continue reading “International Internship Provides Donaghey Scholar Chance to Gain Valuable Skills, Explore Japanese Heritage”
The first Leadership Lecture Series of the year will focus on lessons learned on personal transformation through a research partnership with Heifer International. Continue reading “Leadership Lecture Series to Focus on Personal Transformation Learned Through Heifer International Research”
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”
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”
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”
In 2006, Veronica Tess Myers, of Little Rock, made the difficult decision to leave college to ensure her son, Alexander, got the education he deserved. Myers promised herself that she would one day return to complete her college education. Continue reading “Single Mother Who Left College to Care for Autistic Son Earns Bachelor’s Degree 15 Years Later”
