April Chatham-Carpenter

UA Little Rock has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty members for their contributions in teaching, research and creative works, public service, social justice, and rising faculty achievement. Selected from college-level honorees, this year’s winners represent the highest level of achievement across the university. Winners are recognized for excellence … UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners

Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication at UA Little Rock, has been selected as a member of the fourth cohort of the Civility Leadership Institute.

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.

​​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!

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.