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

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

A recent online study places UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the best places to receive an undergraduate degree in education in the region. The study was conducted by online education website EducationDegree.com, a resource for individuals pursuing a career in teaching. The study placed UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the 35 … ​​UA Little Rock’s School of Education Among Best Programs in Country

Nearly 700 teachers from Arkansas and across the country came together for the 31st year of Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Put on by the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education, APSI hosted 492 Arkansas teachers and 198 out-of-state and home school teachers.  The Jodie Mahony Center … UA Little Rock Hosts Nearly 700 teachers for 31st Year of Advanced Placement Summer Institute

A UA Little Rock online program has been ranked among the best in the country for those seeking a master’s degree in communication, according to a new report from Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor, a platform that provides consumers with rankings on the most cost-effective higher education options, has chosen UA Little Rock’s online Master of … UA Little Rock’s Online Graduate Degree Ranked Among Best, Most Affordable in Nation

The story of American Indians in baseball is a complex narrative rooted in cultural disruption, resilience, and athletic prowess. This history, which includes significant contributions to Arkansas minor league baseball, will be the focus of the next Legacies & Lunch program presented by the CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. Erin Fehr, archivist and assistant … Baseball and Boarding Schools: UA Little Rock Archivist to Reveal American Indian Contributions to Arkansas Minor Leagues

NOTE: This article has been updated. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher” has been moved to Oct. 23. If you had tickets for the Oct. 22 performance, please reserve tickets for one of the remaining showtimes using the link below. The UA Little Rock School of Literary and Performing … UA Little Rock Presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” Oct. 23-26