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

Kristen Vandaveer Nicholson lives by the philosophy that the most meaningful measures of success aren’t awards or accolades, but the people you help along the way. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna has established a career in public relations and strategic communications by building relationships, earning trust, and helping others succeed. Now, Nicholson … UA Little Rock Alumna Named PRSA Woman of Impact

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrates its 100th anniversary, Little Rock Public Radio is returning to its roots with a new home in the heart of campus. The station began in 1972, after the Little Rock School Board approved plans for a radio station at the new Metropolitan Vocational Education Center. The … Little Rock Public Radio will Highlight Renovated Studio and Enhanced Tech at Open House

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced several leadership transitions, bringing experienced faculty and staff into key roles across the college.  These appointments leverage the expertise and longstanding commitment of CHASSE faculty and staff, positioning the college for continued growth and excellence. Dr. Michael … College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education Strengthens Leadership Team for New School Year

When Dr. Jeremy Ecke talks about the future of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), he doesn’t begin with budgets or administration. He starts with students: internships that place students in local schools, study-away opportunities that broaden perspectives, creative collaborations connecting artists with communities, and … UA Little Rock Dean takes Student-Focused Approach

History looks different when you’re standing where it happened. Business concepts make more sense when you see them in action. Science comes alive when the textbook gives way to the natural world. Those are the kinds of moments dozens of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students experienced while studying abroad during the last academic … Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students

For Dalia Daaboul, her University of Arkansas at Little Rock education was never just about earning a degree, but using knowledge to better understand the world and finding meaningful ways to make a difference. Throughout her time at UA Little Rock, Daaboul paired academic excellence with campus leadership and community service, mentoring fellow students while … A Student Leader With a Global Perspective: How One UA Little Rock Graduate Inspired Change on Campus and Beyond

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to expand affordable educational opportunities, a national higher education organization is recognizing an approach that benefits both students’ budgets and their academic success.  The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) recently recognized open educational resources (OER) as a high-impact practice (HIP), a designation reserved for … UA Little Rock Builds on Momentum for Open Educational Resources

A children’s picture book inspired by a father’s artwork and a daughter’s passion for storytelling has brought national recognition to University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumna Susan Polk Van Dusen. Van Dusen’s self-published book, Our Friend The Cowboy: A Wild West Hero, won a Will Rogers Medallion Award in the Western Nonfiction-Young Readers/Illustrated category. … UA Little Rock Alum Wins Will Rogers Medallion Award for Children’s Book

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Education recently hosted a comprehensive two-day orientation for the Trojan Residency Program, bringing together mentor teachers and teacher candidates from across all licensure programs ahead of the new school year. The Trojan Teacher Residency Program offers yearlong residencies for teacher candidates, pairing them with experienced mentor … Experienced Mentors Help Prepare UA Little Rock Teacher Residents

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Sheila Wold McKinnis director of development for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), effective July 1. McKinnis, most recently associate director of development in the Office of Alumni and Development, will lead fundraising efforts for one of the university’s largest colleges. She … UA Little Rock Promotes Sheila Wold McKinnis to Lead Development for CHASSE