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

For 47 years, the Summer Laureate/University for Youth program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has provided gifted elementary students with unique summer learning opportunities. This July, classrooms across UA Little Rock will transform into laboratories, design studios, fantasy worlds, and musical stages as students gather for the annual program. For two weeks, … Summer Laureate Returns to UA Little Rock with 21 New Classes for Young Learners

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design will launch its fall 2026 season with a series of photography-focused exhibitions, headlined by the internationally acclaimed artist Todd Hido. Showing from August through November, the Windgate Center of Art + Design (WCAD) will host exhibitions featuring renowned photographers and explore the evolving … Nationally Acclaimed Photographers Headline Fall Exhibitions at UA Little Rock

At first glance, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student Jessica Limbaugh seems to live in two different worlds. At work, she thrives in the fast-paced transportation and logistics industry. In the classroom, she dives into her passion for history, philosophy, and religious studies. From auditing freight costs to exploring belief systems that have shaped …  UA Little Rock Student Bridges History and Transportation Through Education and Career

Andrew Pyle’s passion for teaching and student success has guided his career in higher education and recently led to his appointment as associate dean of undergraduate learning at Clemson University. Pyle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Communication Studies from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2011. “I was honored to be … UA Little Rock Alumnus Named Associate Dean at Clemson University

A new exhibit commemorating America’s approaching semiquincentennial is now on display at the Arkansas State Capitol, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and faculty and partners in the Secretary of State’s Office. The exhibit, 250 Years of American Symbols, explores the history and meaning of iconic symbols … UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Lead America250 Symbols Exhibit at Arkansas State Capitol

For Gabrielle Swain, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at UA Little Rock, earning her degree means more than completing coursework. Swain balances her roles in local government and community leadership, along with an hour-long commute to campus, all in pursuit of bettering herself to better serve her community. “I want to help foster … From Navy Veteran to Community Leader, Gabrielle Swain Continues a Life of Service

Out of just six seats available in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA-AR) 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium, two were claimed by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students. The ACDA-AR Undergraduate Conducting Symposium brings together talented student conductors from across Arkansas to receive mentorship, conducting instruction, and professional development from experienced … UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann Robinson and Monica Meadows of the UA Little Rock School of Education recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present at an invitational colloquium organized by … UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program

Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Instead of a minor, she completed two additional concentrations: nonfiction … Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock

Lawson Bear came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock four years ago to study music. Now, after graduating with a degree in music and a minor in theatre arts, he’s preparing to pursue a new ambition: acting. The Dallas native graduated this month as a member of the Donaghey Scholars, an honors program … UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater