College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE)

The best teachers never stop being students. For two University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, that lesson recently took on a new meaning when they found themselves teaching the teachers. Claudia Slarks and Stormie Thirion, art education students and teacher residents, stepped into a role usually reserved for seasoned educators when they led a … UA Little Rock Students Lead Professional Development for Teachers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing three exciting ensemble concerts to the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall this month, featuring everything from international percussion and holiday favorites to classic jazz. Each performance will showcase the talent of UA Little Rock student musicians and offer audiences a chance to experience the variety of … UA Little Rock Music Ensembles Bring Three November Concerts to Campus

For Charlotte Bomar, creativity is more than a classroom tool. It’s how she helps her students see what they can achieve. This approach has earned Bomar two national honors for her work in gifted education. The National Association for Gifted Children has named her the 2026 Outstanding Master’s Student in Gifted Education, after she received … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Second National Recognition for Gifted Education Work

More than 1,000 years of music, countless generations of creativity and one powerful theme: the enduring influence of women in music. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Choirs will bring that history to life with “Vox Femme,” a concert celebrating the contributions of women composers across centuries, on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. … UA Little Rock Choirs to Celebrate 1,000 Years of Women in Music

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock mass communication student recently took the stage at the Miss Arkansas State Fair Pageant representing the community that helped shape her and hoping to inspire the next generation of young women. Avana Ashley, a junior from Sheridan, competed after being crowned Miss Grant County, a title that means … UA Little Rock Student Competes for Miss Arkansas State Fair

For Jennifer Murvin, short stories pack a powerful punch. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome the award-winning writer to share her work and perspective on storytelling as the next guest in its Visiting Writers Series from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Murvin is … Visiting Writers Series to Feature Jennifer Murvin

Todd Hido’s photographs invite viewers to look beyond what is immediately visible, finding atmosphere, mystery and emotion in familiar places. On Saturday, Oct. 24, the internationally acclaimed photographer will bring his perspective on image-making to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as the keynote speaker for the Society for Photographic Education South Central Chapter … Acclaimed Photographer Todd Hido to Deliver Public Lecture at UA Little Rock as Part of Photography Conference

Well before opening night, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen” has already made an impression. The musical, which won six awards at the 71st Tony Awards, follows a lonely high school student whose lie about a classmate spirals out of control, exploring themes of mental health, belonging and the … ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Brings UA Little Rock Students and Alumni Together on the Haislip Theatre Stage

Audiences can embark on a musical journey through Italy when pianist Dr. Kwan Yi visits the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for Virtuoso Piano: Years of Pilgrimage. Hosted by Linda Holzer, University Professor of Music, the recital will feature Franz Liszt’s masterpiece “Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie,” a collection … Pianist Kwan Yi to Perform Liszt’s Masterpiece at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Survey Research Center is launching a new writing group for faculty, among other efforts that demonstrate the center is ready to support a wide variety of stakeholders with any of their needs. Independent evaluation of federally funded programs on campus is another growing area for the SRC, which … Survey Research Center Ready to Serve On and Beyond UA Little Rock Campus