Jennifer Tippit, of Benton, Arkansas, graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She transferred to UA Little Rock from UA-Pulaski Technical College and is the first in her family to get a bachelor’s degree. Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT”
Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of completing her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a new Leadership Academy to provide customized and affordable professional development training for local businesses and organizations. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Launches Leadership Academy to Provide Professional Development Opportunities for Business Community”
Dr. Allan Ward, a professor emeritus of speech communication at UA Little Rock, recently passed away in Woodland, California. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Remembers Allan Ward”
UA Little Rock Alum Marquese McFerguson is using spoken word poetry and hip-hop to make a difference
Spoken word poetry became a lifeline for UA Little Rock alumnus Marquese McFerguson, an assistant professor of intercultural communication at Florida Atlantic University, to express his thoughts and emotions during the turbulent time following the death of his mother in 2005. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Marquese McFerguson is using spoken word poetry and hip-hop to make a difference”
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor will lead a panel discussion on how members of the media affect the polarization of politics. Continue reading “UA Little Rock professor to lead April 5 panel on Media and Polarization”
Two Arkansas State University professors will discuss awareness of public health campaigns in the next UA Little Rock Leadership Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 22. Continue reading “Next Leadership Lecture Series Discusses Public Health Campaigns”
Julian Bassett, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication this month, said coming to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock made him a more independent learner and gave him a second chance to earn his college degree.
At 73, Carolyn Wilkerson has completed her lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree. Continue reading “Wilkerson fulfills dream of earning college degree 55 years after graduating high school”
Roza Bost will graduate on Dec. 19 with a Master of Arts in applied communication. Her goal is to work at an international nonprofit organization because of her interest in multicultural issues. Continue reading “Graduate Spotlight on Roza Bost”
