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”
UA Little Rock is organizing two complementary workshops this fall to aid individuals in cultivating dialogues with those who hold divergent viewpoints, highlighting the current divisions within our world. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Bridge-Building Conversation Workshops”
Jack Ferguson has graduated with a Bachelor of Art in applied communication from UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Jack Ferguson”
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”
Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication at UA Little Rock and the former state co-coordinator for Braver Angels of Arkansas, has been selected to serve as co-director of field communications for Braver Angels National. Continue reading “Chatham-Carpenter Selected for National Position in Braver Angels”
Braver Angels of Arkansas is seeking participants for a new workshop coming to Arkansas to discuss teaching about race in public schools. Continue reading “Chatham-Carpenter to Moderate Discussion on Teaching Race in Public Schools”
Parker Lehnen, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas, graduated this semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. He eventually wants to work in higher education so he can advocate for students with disabilities. He also aspires to speak at conferences on Autism awareness. Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN”
Jennifer Tippit, of Benton, Arkansas, graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She transferred to UA Little Rock from UA-Pulaski Technical College and is the first in her family to get a bachelor’s degree. Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT”
Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of completing her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey”
