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

When Jamal Hockaday crossed the commencement stage at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he celebrated more than earning two degrees. His graduation marked the fulfillment of a promise — one made to his father before his passing and built on more than three decades of service in law enforcement. Hockaday earned a Bachelor … Serving Beyond the Badge: Hockaday Graduates with Honors

A 2015 University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus was awarded the Educator Recognition Award by the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) in February. April Blackburn, longtime K-12 GT teacher for East End School District in Bigelow, Ark., was recognized for her significant contributions to GT education.   Blackburn graduated in 2011 with a … UA Little Rock Alum Uses Closet of 300 Costumes to Inspire Students

Long before becoming a four-year starter for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock wrestling team, a PAC-12 champion, or an NCAA All-American, Matthew Bianchi was a high school wrestler standing in front of a microphone after a match. That brief interview stayed with him. “I felt like the coolest kid,” Bianchi recalled. That experience … Trading the Mat for the Microphone

Minden Taylor spent years doubting whether she belonged in graduate school. This spring, she’s earning a Master of Social Work degree from UA Little Rock. “I envisioned getting the degree, and at the same time, it didn’t seem possible that I would get accepted into the program,” Taylor said. “I actually applied ‘knowing’ I would … From Self-Doubt to Social Work: Minden Taylor Earns Master’s Degree at UA Little Rock

Frank Thurmond, an English instructor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, recently earned the Phillip H. McMath Post-Publication Book Award for his debut novel, Lottie Deno: A Novel of the Civil War and the American Southwest.  This honor was awarded through the ArkaText Literary Festival. The festival, now in its 10th year, is … UA Little Rock Faculty Frank Thurmond Wins McMath Post-Publication Book Award for Debut Novel

While many graduate students spend evenings studying in the library, Cole Clark spent his time balancing coursework with the fast-paced demands of Little Rock Baseball. For the Clarksville, Arkansas, native, earning a master’s degree in sport management at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock meant learning both in the classroom and in the dugout. … Cole Clark Combines Baseball and Academics at UA Little Rock

Six UA Little Rock students learned where they will complete year-long teaching residencies during the 2026–27 academic year and are eager to begin working alongside mentor teachers in Central Arkansas classrooms. Students in the Trojan Teacher Residency Program celebrated Match Day with faculty, classmates, and school partners as they learned which schools and mentor teachers … UA Little Rock Teacher Residents Celebrate Match Day, Begin Journey Into Arkansas Classrooms

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Jeremy Ecke dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) following a national search. His appointment will become effective July 1. Ecke has served as interim dean since July 2025. As dean, Ecke will lead one of the university’s most interdisciplinary … Jeremy Ecke Named Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at UA Little Rock

What happens when people don’t get enough sleep? How does financial stress change the way we think? And what does it mean to interact with a system that can think back? At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, psychology researchers are exploring these questions through a growing network of labs focused on sleep, cognition, … Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock’s Innovative Psychology Labs

When Skylar Boone graduates in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, she will mark years of determined effort to build a career in the arts. Born in Vancouver, Washington, Boone has called Arkansas home since 2017.  For her, earning a bachelor’s degree has … Designing Her Future: Skylar Boone Prepares to Graduate with Graphic Design Degree