In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.
The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter, chair of the Department of Applied Communication!
Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter”
One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student had an unforgettable summer by completing an international internship that allowed her to explore half of her heritage. Continue reading “International Internship Provides Donaghey Scholar Chance to Gain Valuable Skills, Explore Japanese Heritage”
The first Leadership Lecture Series of the year will focus on lessons learned on personal transformation through a research partnership with Heifer International. Continue reading “Leadership Lecture Series to Focus on Personal Transformation Learned Through Heifer International Research”
Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has become a U.S. citizen 29 years after he first arrived in the country as a high school exchange student. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Applied Communication recently recognized its students, alumni, and community partners who are following the department’s mission of “co-creating better social worlds through positive communication.” Continue reading “UA Little Rock Department of Applied Communication Honors Students, Alumni, and Community Partner Making a Difference”
Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at UA Little Rock, is hosting a book launch celebration for his latest book, “Positive Communication for Leaders: Proven Strategies for Inspiring Unity and Effecting Change.” Continue reading “Mirivel to Host Launch Party for New Book on Positive Communication for Leaders”
Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”
UA Little Rock is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Tonya Oaks Smith, an alumna and former communications employee at the university. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Mourns Loss of Tonya Oaks Smith”
Ever since Michelle Malone learned about Heifer International after moving to Arkansas in 2007, she has been interested in their philosophy of how “teaching a person to fish” will “feed them for a lifetime” and the work they were doing to assist those who were challenged. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Group Learn Power of Heifer International Training”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome alumnus J.J. Pitman, director of the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, as the next speaker for the Leadership Lecture Series in the Department of Applied Communication. Continue reading “Pitman Discusses Employee Motivation and Engagement in UA Little Rock Leadership Lecture Series”
