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

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

As he prepares to graduate this fall, Stephen Little has proven that success at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is as much about mental focus as it is physical strength. A senior psychology major and standout Little Rock Trojans wrestler, Little is entering his fourth season on the mat with an impressive 60-12 … Balancing Mind and Muscle: UA Little Rock Wrestler Stephen Little’s Journey to Graduation

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced events scheduled for December 2025.  Department of History Evenings with History: “The World Is on Fire: Francis Schaeffer and the Making of the Modern Religious Right” with James Ross On Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., the department will host … CHASSE Announces December 2025 Events

Ginger Johnson, a May graduate of the Master of Social Work program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Love of Learning Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Johnson, a native of Joplin, … UA Little Rock Graduate Earns Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award

Dr. Rich Shumate, an assistant professor at UA Little Rock’s School of Mass Communication, has received national recognition for his groundbreaking research on the media strategies of President John F. Kennedy. The American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) recognized Shumate with the William David Sloan Award for Top Faculty Paper during its 44th annual convention held … Shumate Honored with National Award for Research on JFK’s Televised Press Conferences

Clark Valentine, assistant professor of drawing at UA Little Rock, spent part of his summer immersed in the vibrant culture and artistic traditions of Nepal during a unique international artist residency in Kathmandu. From June 1 to July 1, Valentine participated in the Space A Kathmandu International Artist Residency Program, a juried program that brings … UA Little Rock Art Professor Completes Artist Residency in Nepal