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

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Research or Creative Works, recognizing outstanding contributions to scholarship and creative activity. Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. The college recipients will be recognized during the UA Little Rock … UA Little Rock Names College Level Faculty Excellence Award Winners in Research and Creative Works

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its annual Research and Creative Works Expo from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, across two campus locations: the Creative and Scholarly Showcase from 12–2 p.m. in the Jack Stephens Center and Presentations and Performance from 2–4 p.m. in the Reynolds Business Building. The expo … UA Little Rock to Host 2026 Research and Creative Works Expo April 17

Supported by the UA Little Rock Sustainability Grant, the School of Human Inquiry in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education — along with Spanish program faculty, students, and the Spanish Club — will launch the first Latin American Film Series on Sustainability at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13. The six-film series runs … UA Little Rock Film Series Explores Sustainability Across Latin America

Little Rock native Preston Lowe is making a national impact as a freshman in the School of Art and Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Lowe has been selected as one of just 15 artists nationwide for the 2026 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program at the Kennedy Center, whose We Hold These … UA Little Rock Freshman Preston Lowe Selected for Prestigious Kennedy Center Emerging Young Artists Program

When Adriana Fuentes Archila moved from El Salvador to the United States in 2013, she set her sights on preparing for a career that would allow her to help others succeed. Today, the UA Little Rock alumna is doing just that as vice president of community development for ACC Capital, where she helps entrepreneurs gain … UA Little Rock Alumna Adriana Fuentes Archila Uses Graduate Degree to Empower Arkansas Entrepreneurs

Adena J. White found her way to UA Little Rock at a pivotal moment in her career. She realized that to grow professionally, she needed more than experience. She needed direction. That decision ultimately helped shape her path as a storyteller, strategist, and community leader. Originally from Center Ridge and now living in Conway, White … Alumna Adena J. White Turned a Career Crossroads into a Mission-Driven Future

For Brooklyn Marcee, a senior business administration student and pole vaulter for Little Rock Track and Field, serving as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s 2025 Homecoming Royal was an experience filled with meaning and memories. As her tenure comes to a close, she reflects on the moments that defined her journey. Marcee is … Leading with Pride: Brooklyn Marcee on Community, Leadership and Homecoming Royal

When Tanner Smith signed up for a grant writing course offered by the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at UA Little Rock in fall 2024, he never imagined it would lead to one of the most impactful experiences of his life as well as a $110,000 windfall for a neighborhood coffee shop that is trying … UA Little Rock Graduate’s Class Project Leads to $110,000 for Florida Nonprofit Coffee Shop

When Theresa Okon started graduate school, she was afraid to raise her hand in class. Today, she’s preparing to begin a Ph.D. and leading a nonprofit.  Okon, originally from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, always had a passion for advocacy, but her time at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock gave her the tools to … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

When Drayson Hill crosses the stage on Dec. 13 at UA Little Rock, it will be the culmination of years spent overcoming medical challenges, rebuilding confidence, and finding his way back to school to finish his degree. For the marketing director at Chick-fil-A on 7th Street and Broadway in Little Rock, the moment marks a … Future Leader, UA Little Rock Graduate Demonstrates Resilience