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

Nineteen students from UA Little Rock’s School of Art and Design spent two immersive weeks this summer studying contemporary Japanese art and culture in Tokyo and Kyoto. Led by Professors Michele Noiset and Clark Valentine, the May 19-30 study abroad trip offered hands-on experiences with calligraphy, tea ceremonies, temple architecture, and modern art museums. The … UA Little Rock Art Students Explore Culture and Creativity in Japan

A group of UA Little Rock mass communication students had the unique opportunity to work on the production of a feature-length film by Kiel Thorlton, chair of the School of Mass Communication. The poetic love story, called “Before We Knew,” was filmed over the summer in Columbus, Georgia, and surrounding counties. Thorlton, the award-winning writer … UA Little Rock Students Join Professor in Georgia to Work on Feature Film

Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, is the recipient of Arkansas Press Women’s inaugural investigative journalism mini-grant. Lenora will use the $750 grant to support an in-depth investigative podcast season, which will air in the future as part of a new anthology podcast series under development by Little Rock Public … Lenora Receives Arkansas Press Women’s First Investigative Journalism Mini-Grant

Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations KUAF and KASU, will host the third annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Hall, 721 W 9th St., Little Rock. This vibrant event shines a spotlight on emerging local musicians, featuring the top three Arkansas entrants selected … NPR Tiny Desk Contest Returns to Little Rock with the Arkansas Showcase

Three UA Little Rock students will gain invaluable experience as they serve year-long teacher residencies with Little Rock School District this school year. The aspiring educators were celebrated during a May 9 Match Day event at J.A. Fair K-8 Preparatory Academy, where they learned who their mentor teachers would be for the 2025–26 school year … Three UA Little Rock Students Matched with Mentor Teachers in Little Rock School District

Dr. Ann Robinson, distinguished professor of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received the Outstanding Rural Scholar in Gifted Education Award from the University of Denver. The Rural Education Researcher Award honors a researcher whose work has made a significant contribution to understanding and improving education in rural or remote communities. … Robinson Honored as Outstanding Rural Scholar in Gifted Education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has welcomed four new art exhibitions to kick off the fall semester in the Windgate Center of Art and Design. The exhibitions showcase a diverse range of artistic talent from an internationally recognized illustrator to a master woodturner to a contemporary mixed-media artist and a promising student artist. … UA Little Rock Kicks Off Fall Semester with New Exhibits

Dr. Heidi McCauley, professor of rhetoric and writing at UA Little Rock, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Computers and Composition. Presented during the annual Computers and Writing Conference held May 15 in Athens, Georgia, the award honors exemplary scholarship and service in … McCauley Honored with Charles Moran Award for Digital Writing and Instruction Research

Little Rock Public Radio journalists scored high marks in the 2025 Diamond Journalism Awards presented by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora took home four first-place awards. Lenora’s story “Lawsuit challenges Arkansas ban on gender-neutral IDs” earned top honors in the news category. Lenora and … Little Rock Public Radio Employees Take Home Top Honors in Arkansas SPJ Awards

Leslye Shellam, a long-time supporter of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a member of a multi-generational family of donors, has made two new contributions to support the university’s arts programs. Shellam gave $90,000 to the Art Student Domestic Travel Fund and $14,000 to the Artist-in-Residence Housing Fund. “I feel like many students, … Leslye Shellam Continues Family’s Philanthropic Legacy with Gift to Support Art Students and Artists-in-Residence at UA Little Rock